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Scientists suggest that the rise of ancient cities and human settlement patterns led to a dramatic increase in bedbug populations, making them one of the earliest urban pests, with their history closely intertwined with human civilization over thousands of years.
Using Lidar technology, archaeologists have discovered a network of 15 ancient settlements in the Amazon rainforest's Upano Valley in eastern Ecuador, challenging the belief that Indigenous people in the region were primarily nomadic. The settlements, sprawled over 115 sq miles, feature rectangular earthen platforms, large roads, and evidence of advanced engineering and building skills. The findings suggest a stratified society with urbanistic systems, prompting further excavation to uncover more about the ancient people's beliefs and way of life.
Using lidar technology and decades of research, archaeologists have discovered a cluster of ancient cities in the Amazon's Upano Valley in eastern Ecuador, revealing evidence of dense settlements in the region dating back to around 500 B.C. The findings, published in the journal Science, showcase the use of laser-mapping technology to uncover five major settlements and 10 secondary sites across more than 115 square miles, shedding new light on the ancient history of the Amazon.
Archaeologists have uncovered an extensive network of ancient cities in the Amazon rainforest dating back 2,500 years, featuring highly structured pre-Hispanic settlements with wide streets, long roads, plazas, and monumental platforms. The discovery, made using remote sensing technology called lidar, revealed over 6,000 platforms within a 600-square-kilometer area, suggesting advanced urban planning and engineering. This finding challenges the traditional view of the Amazon as a pristine forest and provides insight into the cultural and environmental legacy of Indigenous societies in the region.
Archaeologists have discovered a cluster of lost cities in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador, home to at least 10,000 farmers around 2,000 years ago. The settlements, occupied by the Upano people, featured residential and ceremonial buildings on over 6,000 earthen mounds, surrounded by agricultural fields and drainage canals. The discovery, made possible through recent mapping by laser-sensor technology, sheds light on the complex and early society that once thrived in the region, challenging the perception of the Amazon as a pristine wilderness with only small groups of people.