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Missouri Archaeologists Explore Ancient Amazon with Ambitious Goals
Two researchers from Missouri are set to dive into an Amazonian expedition aimed at unveiling the remnants of a forgotten civilization, showcasing that exceptional research can originate from Missouri’s Ozarks, matching the caliber typically associated with prestigious institutions.
Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine, both affiliated with Missouri State University, will journey to Brazil this autumn to investigate geoglyphs, which are expansive patterns or motifs created using natural materials.
The duo established the Terra Incognita Research Institute to foster public engagement with their findings and illuminate the past through their discoveries.
Currently, their work forms part of the GOJIRA project, an acronym for Geoglyph Observations through Jungle Imagery in Remote Amazonia.
Pierce and Bodine intend to venture deeply into the jungle, beyond well-trodden paths, to examine these geoglyphs more closely. Leveraging LiDAR technology, they aim to unveil structures obscured beneath the jungle foliage for centuries, primarily exposed due to the recent upheaval of the Amazon rainforest.
Understanding Geoglyphs and Their Significance
Pierce describes geoglyphs as substantial, manmade designs on the landscape, often crafted from stones or mounded dirt.
