
Matti Persson
Matti Persson is an associate professor at the University of Helsinki and the lead researcher on a recent study that uncovered nearly 400 ancient geoglyphs in the Amazon rainforest. His work suggests that these structures were used for ceremonies and gatherings by a complex society known as the Acuiri, challenging previous notions of the region's pre-Columbian history.
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Matti Persson is the lead researcher of the study who discussed the potential uses of the geoglyphs for celebrations and political gatherings.
Ο Αμαζόνιος έκρυβε εκατοντάδες γεωγλυφικά (εικόνες)Kathimerini·
Greece· 2026-08-01



