Scientists Find Evidence of Lost Amazonian Civilization That May Have Been Home to Millions

Scientists using airborne laser scans have discovered ancient human structures in the Amazon, revealing evidence of a lost civilization that may have housed millions of people. The discovery, per io9, fundamentally challenges the long-standing understanding of the Amazon as a pristine, untouched wilderness.

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