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Ancient Builders of the Amazon

Season 50 Episode 3 | 53m 22s

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 populations numbering in the millions.

Aired: 02/14/23 | Expires: 03/15/23
Ancient Builders of the Amazon
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