New Evidence of a ‘Lost Civilization’ That Created More Than 20,000 Ancient Earthworks Has Been Found in the Amazon, LiDAR Study Reveals

· Thedebrief · July 30, 2026, 1:50 p.m.
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Summary
A LiDAR study has uncovered over 20,000 ancient earthworks in the Amazon, indicating the existence of a vast civilization that potentially supported millions of inhabitants.
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