The monumental constructions hidden in the Amazon just discovered by scientists

One study used cutting-edge technology to discover what is below the tree canopy, and revealed the existence of structures built over centuries in a region that may have housed millions of people.

Published on RocksNews: 11 Oct 2026, 13:18 UTC
Updated: 11 Oct 2026, 13:19 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

The monumental constructions hidden in the Amazon just discovered by scientists — Image credit: BBC News Mundo

One study used cutting-edge technology to discover what is below the tree canopy, and revealed the existence of structures built over centuries in a region that may have housed millions of people.