Researchers in the Brazilian Amazon have found 25 long-abandoned villages laid out in patterns resembling a clock face, with mounds circling a central plaza.
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This is cool. I knew the major Inca & Mayan temple layouts were aligned with the solstices & celestial center, but hadn’t been exposed to the practice being widespread in regular habitats. I’ve heard of canals in Central America running beside some major roadways to support canoe & cart trade traffic was pretty well maintained.