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Season 50 Episode 3

Archaeological discoveries reveal traces of ancient civilizations in the Amazon.

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.

AIR DATE 2/15/23

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