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Ancient earthworks discovered in Amazon

Updated 2026-07-29 15:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Archaeologists have uncovered hundreds of ancient, previously unknown earthworks in the Amazon. Many date back to around C.E. 100–300 and may have served ceremonial purposes.

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