They Just Found a Lost Civilization in the Amazon | How LiDAR Is Rewriting History

What if everything we thought we knew about the Amazon was wrong? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with an incredible roundtable of geospatial innovators, archaeologists, and explorers to discuss one of the most fascinating discoveries of our time. Through the power of LiDAR, remote sensing, GIS, and modern geospatial technology, researchers are uncovering evidence of ancient civilizations hidden beneath the Amazon rainforest—places untouched for thousands of years. Join Matthew Byrd alongside: • Chris Bodine – Terra Incognita Research Institute • Daniel Pierce – Terra Incognita Research Institute • Daniel Windham – BaseMap • Casey Prior – BaseMap Together they explore how cutting-edge technology is helping archaeologists see through dense jungle canopies, challenge decades of historical assumptions, and reveal discoveries that could reshape our understanding of human history. From expedition stories and field challenges to LiDAR workflows and archaeological breakthroughs, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone passionate about geospatial technology, exploration, drones, GIS, mapping, and discovery. Topics Covered: • Lost civilizations in the Amazon • LiDAR archaeology • Remote sensing & GIS • Drone mapping technology • Geospatial innovation • Archaeological exploration • Expedition logistics • The future of digital archaeology Subscribe for more conversations exploring the future of reality capture, mapping, geospatial technology, and the innovators pushing the industry forward. #LiDAR #Amazon #Archaeology #GIS #Drones #Geospatial #History #RealityCapture #RemoteSensing #MatthewByrdPodcast Stay Connected with Reality Capture Network