Researchers fire lasers, discover ancient Amazonian villages laid out like clocks
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Science, Physics, Geography
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11th Grade - University
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A study using Lidar technology revealed a network of ancient villages in the Amazon rainforest. These villages, dating from 1300 to 1700, featured circular and rectangular layouts with elongated mounds resembling sun rays. The consistent design suggests specific social models, possibly representing the cosmos. The villages had well-planned roads, indicating advanced community organization.
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What might the configuration of the villages represent according to the researchers?
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What features of the roads in these sun villages were revealed by the analysis?
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