A groundbreaking archaeological study in Guatemala has revealed a lost world of ancient Mayan cities, interconnected by an impressive network of “superhighways.” This discovery, made by a joint US-Guatemalan team, is challenging our understanding of ancient Mayan civilization.
The researchers uncovered 417 cities dating back roughly 3,000 years, interconnected by 110 miles of “superhighways.” This vast network of roads, cities, hydraulic systems, and agricultural infrastructure suggests that the Mayan communities were far more advanced than previously believed.
The discovery was made in the El Mirador jungle region in southern Guatemala, a remote tropical jungle on the Mexico-Guatemala border. The use of lidar technology, a key archaeological laser mapping technique, allowed the researchers to reveal the finest details of the ancient Mayan civilization.
This discovery is a testament to the power of archaeological research in shedding light on our shared human history. It also highlights the potential for further discoveries in regions with similar conditions.
Source: Yahoo News
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