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Nature 432, 561-562 (2 December 2004) | doi:10.1038/432561a; Published online 1 December 2004

Archaeology:  Greater expectations

Peter W. Stahl1

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Evidence of unexpected complexity in an ancient community in Uruguay is a further blow to the conventional view of prehistoric development in marginal areas of lowland South America.

Archaeological research often reveals unexpected results. This is common in South America, especially when archaeologists venture off the beaten track to explore unfamiliar areas.

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