New Mayan Pyramids in Mexico found again


Researcher finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmznzkly3go


A huge Maya city has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under jungle canopy in Mexico.


Archaeologists found pyramids, sports fields, causeways connecting districts and amphitheatres in the southeastern state of Campeche.


They found the hidden complex - which they have called Valeriana - using Lidar, a type of laser survey that maps structures buried under vegetation.


They believe it is second in density only to Calakmul, thought to be the largest Maya site in ancient Latin America.


The team discovered three sites in total, which are the size of Scotland's capital Edinburgh, “by accident” when one archaeologist browsed data on the internet.


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Hidden Maya City With Pyramids Discovered: 'Government Never Knew About It'


https://www.newsweek.com/hidden-maya-city-pyramids-discovered-government-archaeology-1976245


Archaeologists have revealed thousands of previously unknown ancient Maya structures in southeast Mexico, including an entire hidden city with impressive pyramids, a study reports.


Many of the more than 6,600 structures identified by a study are located close to modern settlements, despite being unknown to the Mexican government and the scientific community.


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Lasers reveal Maya city, including thousands of structures, hidden in Mexico


https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/lasers-reveal-maya-city-including-thousands-of-structures-hidden-in-mexico


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