NOVA · Season 50 · Episode 3

“Ancient Builders of the Amazon”

Aired Thursday 16 February 2023

Recent stunning archaeological discoveries are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries. Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions, supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while huge geometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complex religious ideas and social networks. The evidence is now clear that, far from being an untouched wilderness, the Amazon has been shaped by human hands for millennia.

S50 E3 discussion