Terra Preta: Super Soil of the Amazon

Terra Petra: Super Soil of the Amazon

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[BullgearRCvideos]

If the cities were so large, then large scale waste disposal must have been present or the place would really stink. So if waste was collected in clay pots, and brought to large ditches near town, flipped upside down and burnt, they would have become biochar kilns, then removed and re-used. Cover the burnt with a layer of soil and repeat until the ditch was full. Broken pottery was pots that got damaged in the process

[lofm]

With Terra Preta and with potatoes, quinao, peanuts, and corn (none of which existed in Europe!), that can easily explain their massive populations. Europe's population only exploded after these foods which were only found in the Americas, were brought back to Europe.

Here is a more complete list of all the foods the South Americas had which did not exist in Europe (mindblowing!):

Potatoes - Originating in the Andean region, potatoes became a staple crop worldwide after their introduction to Europe.
Tomatoes - Native to western South America, tomatoes are now a key ingredient in various cuisines globally.
Corn (Maize) - First cultivated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico, it spread throughout the Americas and later to Europe.
Quinoa - A staple grain of the Andean civilizations, quinoa has gained popularity for its nutritional benefits.
Cacao - Used to make chocolate, cacao was cultivated by the Maya and Aztecs before becoming a beloved treat in Europe.
Peanuts - Originating in South America, peanuts were a crucial crop for pre-Columbian societies.
Cassava (Manioc) - A major source of carbohydrates for indigenous people, cassava is widely grown in tropical regions today.
Pineapples - Native to South America, pineapples were first encountered by Europeans in the Caribbean.
Passion Fruit - Another South American native, passion fruit is now enjoyed worldwide.
Papayas - Indigenous to the tropical regions of the Americas, papayas were unknown in Europe before the Columbian exchange.
Avocados - Originating in central Mexico, avocados are now a popular fruit globally.
Chili Peppers - Native to the Americas, chili peppers have become integral to many culinary traditions around the world.
Vanilla - While primarily associated with Mesoamerica, vanilla is also native to parts of South America.

[billysavage]

Why has this not been made in this day and age

[lostpony]

Im here for the sherds. They seem to be carefully arranged not just dumped perhaps forming layers of water table or something. Any info here or?....

[andujarpain]

We know the civilizations, the are still there in brazil. The ones not killed off.