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Ancient Builders of the Amazon

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Recent stunning discoveries are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries. Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions, supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while huge geometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complex religious ideas and social networks. The evidence is now clear that, far from being an untouched wilderness, the Amazon has been shaped by human hands for millennia.

English
  • Originally Aired February 15, 2023
  • Runtime 53 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created December 10, 2022 by
    Jordanene
  • Modified January 12, 2024 by
    Gilly mod