A lost Amazon world just reappeared in Bolivia
10 days ago
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- Researchers discovered ancient engineering and agricultural traditions in Bolivia's Great Tectonic Lakes.
- The area features raised fields, canals, and diverse agricultural practices from 600 to 1400 CE.
- Indigenous communities like the Cayubaba and Movima continue to preserve biocultural heritage.
- Findings include varied diets with fish, reptiles, mammals, and crops like maize and palms.
- Collaboration with local communities ensured research respected cultural priorities.
- Ancient practices highlight sustainable land-use, adapting to seasonal flooding and ecological rhythms.
- Conservation efforts must integrate Indigenous knowledge to protect biodiversity and cultural heritage.
- The study underscores lessons for modern sustainability and environmental justice from ancient Amazonian societies.