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Satellite Reveals 76 Previously Unknown Ancient Structures in the Andes

Examples of chacu traps found in the Camarones Basin. Credit: Adrián Oyaneder / CC BY 4.0 High-resolution satellite imagery has revealed 76 previously undocumented ancient stone structures scattered across steep slopes in Chile’s Camarones River Basin—an arid, high-altitude valley in the Andes. The discovery, made by Chilean archaeologist Adrián Oyaneder, highlights how modern satellite technology is helping researchers uncover traces of ancient structures in remote regions. The formations, long stone walls, many stretching nearly 500 feet and...


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