Recent stunning archaeological discoveries are exploding themyth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing tracesof ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries.Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions,supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while hugegeometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complexreligious ideas and social networks. The evidence is now clearthat, far from being an untouched wilderness, the Amazon hasbeen shaped by human hands for millennia.
