Unearthing Ancient Marvels: Lost Cities in the Amazon Rainforest

 

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have unveiled the remains of a lost civilization in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, revealing a complex network of cities dating back around 2,000 years. This remarkable find challenges previous perceptions of the Amazon as an untouched wilderness and sheds light on the advanced societies that once thrived in this dense green landscape.

The discovery was led by archaeologist Stephen Rostain, who first identified a series of earthen mounds and buried roads in Ecuador over two decades ago. Initially uncertain about the significance of these structures, recent advancements in laser-sensor technology enabled detailed mapping, unveiling a sprawling network of settlements and interconnected roadways hidden in the forested foothills of the Andes.

Describing it as a "lost valley of cities," Rostain, the director of investigations at France's National Centre for Scientific Research, expressed his awe at the magnitude of the find. The uncovered settlements were once home to the Upano people, who occupied the region from approximately 500 BC to 300-600 AD, aligning with the height of the Roman Empire.