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An archaeology student found a lost maya city on page 16 of google
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An archaeology student found a lost maya city on page 16 of google

So, a curious archaeology student searching online stumbled across a laser survey that revealed Valeriana, a vast Maya city hidden beneath the forests of southeastern Mexico. LiDAR maps showed more than 6,500 structures, including pyramids, causeways, and ball courts, in a city that may once have been home to 30,000 to 50,000 people. The discovery challenges the idea that tropical forests were wild and sparsely settled, instead pointing to sophisticated urban communities. And here's the thing: the survey was already online, and researchers hope future mapping will reveal even more of the past.
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