An Ancient Civilization of Millions Once Flourished in the Amazon

An Ancient Civilization of Millions Once Flourished in the Amazon

New research conducted using airborne laser scanning reveals that a multicultural civilization that flourished in southwestern Amazonia between 600 BCE and 850 CE was home to millions of people. The civilization, known as Aquiry, built large centers for political and ritual purposes. The research also reveals that the civilization was home to a diverse range of cultures, with people from different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds living together. The discovery has significant implications for our understanding of the history of the Amazon region. The research was conducted by a team of archaeologists and anthropologists from the University of São Paulo.