Archaeologists have unveiled a sprawling ancient Mayan city, Valeriana, buried beneath Mexico’s dense Yucatan rainforest
With the help of advanced laser technology, archaeologists have unveiled a sprawling ancient Mayan city, Valeriana, buried beneath Mexico’s dense Yucatan rainforest.
The city, discovered in a recent study, likely home to 30,000-50,000 people around 750-850 CE, spans an area comparable to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital.
Using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, researchers detected structures obscured by dense vegetation in Campeche, southwest Mexico, revealing agricultural fields, sports courts, an amphitheater, and pyramids.
While the reasons for Valeriana’s decline over a millennium ago remain unclear, climate change is suspected as a possible cause.
The new findings were published in Antiquity, a peer-reviewed journal on archaeology, shedding light on the Mayan civilization, which thrived across southeastern Mexico and Central America with significant advances in astronomy, mathematics, and architecture.
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Thousands in Belgrade held a silent protest outside RTS, honouring victims of a roof collapse. University students demanded justice for the tragedy, blaming Serbian authorities.
South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court to contest his detention extension on insurrection charges tied to his martial law declaration.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached, with hostages set to be released after over 15 months of conflict. The deal also includes a prisoner exchange, offering hope for peace despite ongoing violence in Gaza.
After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban TikTok over national security concerns, President Biden stated the final decision would rest with the next president, Donald Trump, who is reportedly considering a temporary delay of enforcement
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