Mayan Civilization: Archaeologists Make Incredible Discovery

Published on July 12, 2018
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The area in modern Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala was where the Mayan empire thrived. The extinct civilization continues to captivate us. But now, a recent advancement in laser technology has opened a new window into this ancient world.

This Changes Everything

Advancements in LiDAR technology helped a team of archaeologists to radically change the way we think about the Mayan empire and its history…

This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything

Impressive Architects

Even thousands of years after their collapse, the Mayans are considered to be some of human history’s greatest architects. Their stone structures, persisted long after the empire that built them was no more. But with such a vast empire, why don’t more structures exist?

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Impressive Architects

Impressive Architects