The Expedition Log
Our team of digital explorers has analyzed vast open-source datasets to uncover five significant anomalies. Each discovery below is a potential piece of a lost civilization's story, verified through multiple analytical methods and powered by OpenAI.
Anomaly #1: The Serpent Geoglyph
A massive, winding earthwork suggesting a ceremonial path or symbolic representation.
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Anomaly #2: The Sunken Courtyards
Geometrically aligned rectangular depressions, pointing to a potential communal plaza.
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Anomaly #3: The Ring Ditch
A perfectly circular ditch, indicative of a fortified village, consistent with known settlements.
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Anomaly #4: The Terrace Settlement
Our primary discovery: an extensive network of terraces suggesting a complex agricultural society.
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Anomaly #5: The Causeway Remnant
A linear feature identified through Lidar, likely a raised road connecting points of interest.
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Reproducibility and transparency are core to our findings. Here, we present the methodology, code, and AI-driven analysis that form the foundation of our discoveries.
Notebook 1: Broad Discovery Log
This notebook details our initial exploration, custom analysis toolkit, and the process of identifying all five anomalies. It's the story of our search.
View C1 Discovery LogNotebook 2: Deep Dive Analysis
Our deep dive into Anomaly #4, detailing algorithmic detection, AI-powered historical synthesis, and comparative analysis against Kuhikugu.
Explore C2 Deep DiveAI-Powered Historical Synthesis
We leveraged OpenAI's models to analyze academic texts, colonial diaries, and oral histories, creating a "Research Dossier" for our findings.
See AI in ActionTalk to Our Expedition AI
Ask a question about our project, methodology, or findings. Our AI assistant, powered by OpenAI and trained on our research, will answer in real-time.
Our 3-Day Sprint to Victory
A clear plan and parallel execution were key to our success.
Day 1: Finalize Content
✅ GasMan: Complete documentation and video structure.
✅ Chisom: Complete first draft of the two-page PDF.
✅ All: Record and share 1-minute anomaly explanation videos.
Day 2: Assemble & Integrate
✅ GasMan: Integrate team videos, add music, and export final video.
✅ Chisom: Review all documents for clarity and grammar.
✅ Team: Begin building landing page with final content.
Day 3: Review & Submit
✅ Team: Final review of all components (PDF, video, notebooks, repo, landing page).
✅ Final `git push`.
✅ Submit project with confidence.
Meet The Digital Explorers
GasMan
Video, Documentation & Landing Page
Digital Storyteller & Frontend Developer
Passionate about weaving compelling narratives from complex data. Responsible for bringing Team Relic's discoveries to life through visual media and an interactive web experience.
Chisom
PDF Report & Document Review
Lead Researcher & Technical Writer
Focused on ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and impact of our findings. Translates raw data into a professional, evidence-based report ready for academic and expert review.
Competition Compliance
Mission & Judging Criteria
Mission: To use OpenAI models and open data to discover new archaeological sites in the Amazon.
Submissions are scored on: Archaeological Impact, Evidence Depth, Clarity, Reproducibility, Novelty, and Presentation Craft.
Official Hackathon Rules
Our project fully complies with all rules, including team size, data usage, licensing (CC0), and the use of OpenAI models. Full rules are on the official Kaggle page.