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Seven pre-Columbian giant funeral urns were discovered in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest after a tree fell, revealing them buried on a man-made island. Two urns contained human remains, while others held seeds and animal remains, suggesting funerary rituals. Archaeologists from the Mamirauá Institute describe the find as unprecedented, noting the unique construction of the urns and their location. The discovery was aided by local community members who guided the excavation team through the challenging terrain and helped create a raised platform to access the site.

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