Ancient Builders of the Amazon -
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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 prehistoric populations numbering in the millions.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 5003

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