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Palafitos In The Amazon

The Amazon rainforest has been home to humans for at least 11,200 years. The typical home on the Amazon river is called a "palafito" which is a home built on stilts to prevent flooding when the water level of the river rises.

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The Amazon rainforest has been home to humans for at least 11,200 years. The typical home on the Amazon river is called a "palafito" which is a home built on stilts to prevent flooding when the water level of the river rises.