Ancient Builders of the Amazon Preview
Preview: Season 50 Episode 3 | 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Archaeological discoveries reveal traces of ancient civilizations in the Amazon.
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with populations numbering in the millions.
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Ancient Builders of the Amazon Preview
Preview: Season 50 Episode 3 | 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with populations numbering in the millions.
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Ancient Cliff Paintings in the Amazon
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The painted cliffs of La Lindosa open a window onto the lives of Ice Age Amazonians. (3m 20s)
Ancient Pyramids Uncovered in the Amazon
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This discovery rewrites the history of complex societies on the continent. (3m 56s)
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