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Lasers reveal 650-square-mile ancient Mayan city hidden beneath Guatemala rainforest


A massive Mayan site has been discovered underneath a rainforest. The 650 square mile site was found in the Mirador-Calakmul Karst Basin region. Lidar technology was used to conduct the aerial survey used by researchers.


Country
Guatemala
Language
English
Publication date
2023
Resource type
Articles
Topic
Culture


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