Ancient human sites may have distorted our understanding of the Amazon’s natural ecology

Mongabay
Jan 16, 2018, 3:09 pm253 pts
Pristine areas of Amazon rainforest are usually considered to be ancient, untamed jungles overflowing with old trees and biodiversity that have grown for centuries untouched by human hands. But that perception is starting to change. Archaeological and agricultural evidence indicates this romantic idea may be a…

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