If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

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Author: samizdis

Date: 7/25/2026

Article Summary:
Two scientists propose a thought experiment to consider the possibility of a past advanced civilization on Earth that may have triggered climate shifts, similar to what humans are doing now.