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science27 days ago•8 min saved

Lidar Reveals 400 Ancient Amazon Geoglyphs, Rewriting Regional History

A lidar survey across ~1,700 square miles of western Brazil’s Amazon uncovered nearly 400 earthworks dating from 600 BCE to AD 850, built by the Aquiry—a large, multicultural group estimated to number up to three million—indicating substantial ceremonial centers and settlements; as many as 20,000 geoglyphs may still lie hidden, with abandonment around AD 850–950 potentially linked to regional collapses seen in other civilizations.

via Archaeology Magazine|

#amazon-rainforest #ancient-civilizations #aquiry

science29 days ago•141 min saved

Laser mapping reveals hundreds of Amazon geoglyphs built by the Aquiry civilization

Airborne lidar surveying about 4,500 square kilometers in Brazil’s Acre state uncovered 396 new geoglyphs, shedding light on the Aquiry civilization that built monumental earthworks, longhouses, and ceremonial centers and farmed crops like maize and squash. The findings suggest a large, interconnected society that may have peaked at 1.25–3 million people between AD 100 and 300, with thousands of geoglyphs yet to be found and a probable collapse around AD 850–950.

via Live Science|

#amazon-rainforest #ancient-civilization #archaeology

science5 months ago•7 min saved

AI Uncovers 303 New Nazca Geoglyphs, Fast-Tracking Archaeology

An AI-assisted survey of Peru’s Nazca Desert dramatically accelerates archaeology by identifying 303 new figurative geoglyphs and 42 geometric designs (bringing the total to 683) after screening 47,410 candidate patches and validating 1,309 sites through drone and on-ground checks. Led by Masato Sakai with IBM Research, the findings reveal relief-style figures (humans, decapitated heads, camelids) nearby trails and line-type figures (birds, whales) along formal routes, while suggesting about 1,000 more high-potential sites await verification, marking roughly a sixteen-fold jump in discovery rate and shifting fieldwork toward targeted surveying.

via Indian Defence Review|

#ai-archaeology #geoglyphs #masato-sakai

history1 year ago•2 min saved

AI Uncovers Hidden Mysteries of the Nazca Lines

In 2024, AI technology uncovered 303 new geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert, nearly doubling the known figures and providing new insights into this ancient UNESCO World Heritage site, which was created by the Nazca culture between 200 BCE and 600 CE.

via Ancient Origins|

#archaeology #artificial-intelligence #geoglyphs

archaeology1 year ago

New Nazca Lines Discovered in Peru's Desert

Researchers have discovered hundreds of new Nazca Lines in Peru's desert, adding to the already extensive collection of these ancient geoglyphs. These newly identified lines, which include depictions of humans, animals, and other figures, were found using drones and AI technology. The discovery provides further insight into the culture and practices of the Nazca civilization, which flourished in the region over 2,000 years ago.

via The New York Times|

#ancientcivilizations #archaeology #geoglyphs

archaeology3 years ago•1 min saved

AI uncovers hidden Nazca lines in Peruvian desert

Researchers have used artificial intelligence to discover three previously unknown Nazca Lines in Peru, including a pair of legs spanning over 250 feet, a 62-foot-wide fish, and a 56-foot-wide bird. The deep-learning system used to identify these geoglyphs works 21 times faster than a human, revealing these hidden gems from aerial photographs of the desert. The researchers have been searching for Nazca geoglyphs since 2004 and have discovered over 150 new Nazca Lines in recent years.

via Newser|

#archaeology #artificial-intelligence #deep-learning

technology3 years ago•0 min saved

AI uncovers hidden Nazca lines in Peruvian desert

Researchers have used AI to identify three new Nasca Lines in the Peruvian desert, which are believed to be between 1,400 and 2,400 years old. The purpose of the ancient geoglyphs, etched into the desert, is still a mystery. The lines are thought to have been made by using black stones to reveal the white sand underneath.

via Interesting Engineering|

#ai #archaeology #geoglyphs

gaming3 years ago•8 min saved

Exploring the World of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features mysterious glowing geoglyphs on the surface of Hyrule, each containing a Tear of the Dragon that unlocks a Memory from Hyrule's past. Finding all 12 Tears is part of "The Dragon's Tears" main quest, which unlocks after completing the "Impa and the Geoglyphs" quest. The Tears reveal the location of the Master Sword and give insight into the Blood Moon.

via Polygon|

#dragon-tears #gaming #geoglyphs

gaming3 years ago•7 min saved

Mastering Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Tips and Tricks.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features memories that reveal the history of Hyrule and its origins, which can be obtained by completing major story events and finding them throughout The Dragon's Tears quest. The game also includes geoglyphs, strange markings and paintings that appeared across Hyrule following The Upheaval, which players must examine to unlock The Dragon's Tears quest. This guide provides the locations of all 12 Dragon's Tears and memories in the game.

via Nintendo Life|

#gaming #geoglyphs #guide