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July 29, 2026

DEBATE RECAP | Advanced ancient civilization: fact or myth?

2026 Episode 3 20 MINS
Youtube video

We recently wrapped our latest season. We’re working hard to bring you a brand new set of thought-provoking debates in the meantime, let’s look back at some highlights from our conversation about archeology.

Featuring:

  • Eduardo Góes Neves: Professor of archeology, University of Sao Paulo
  • Edwin Barnhart: Director, Maya Exploration Center
  • Flint Dibble: Teacher in archaeology, Cardiff University
  • Sarah Parcak: Professor of anthropology, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Debate moderated by Imran Garda

Participants

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Eduardo Góes Neves

Professor of archeology, University of Sao Paulo in Brazil
Director,  Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of Sao Paulo

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Flint Dibble

Teacher in archaeology, Cardiff University
Consulting scholar, Penn Museum at the University of Pennsylvania

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Sarah Helen Parcak

Professor of anthropology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Archaeologist and Egyptologist

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Edwin Barnhart

Archaeologist, explorer and educator
Director, Maya Exploration Center

Moderator

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Imran Garda

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