High-resolution LiDAR measurements have revealed a previously unknown Maya metropolis in the dense rainforests of Campeche, ...

Valeriana’s discovery emphasizes the ongoing evolution of our understanding of ancient Maya civilization and the importance of advanced technologies in rewriting history. With Lidar revealing ...

likely had abundant crops when Maya civilization collapsed during the eighth and ninth centuries. The research also shows the region’s three main kingdoms were each functioning in very different ways.