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Earthworks spotted in the Amazon hint at huge ancient civilization

Nature Amazonian Archaeology Benjamin Thompson, Nick Petrić Howe 2026-07-29

TL;DR - Nearly 400 newly identified Amazonian earthworks suggest that the ancient Aquiry civilization was substantially larger than previously understood.

  • The discovery comprises almost 400 structures.
  • The findings could redefine estimates of the civilization’s scale.
  • The provided summary does not specify the structures’ dates or detection methods.

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