Ancient Engravings Surface in Brazil's Amazon

Ancient Engravings Surface in Brazil's Amazon

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The sprawling Amazon rainforest, often dubbed the 'lungs of the Earth', is no stranger to global intrigue.

Recent drought conditions have revealed a surprise...

...ancient rock engravings, potentially 2,000 years old.

While this discovery offers a fascinating journey back in time, it simultaneously amplifies concerns over our planet's changing climate and the future of this majestic forest.

This year's record-low river levels, a phenomenon unseen for 121 years, have brought these enigmatic carvings to light.

Residents like Livia Ribeiro, a lifelong inhabitant of Manaus, the Amazon's most populous city, were left awestruck upon witnessing these artifacts

"While we admire its beauty, it's also worrisome."

These sentiments capture the juxtaposition of wonderment and apprehension the discovery has triggered.

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