"Discovery: Vast Ancient City Network Found in Amazon Rainforest"
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.