Ancient Maya Temple Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Cosmic Map
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Aguada Fénix, the oldest and largest Maya site built around 3050 years ago in Mexico, was discovered using LiDAR technology. Its design reflects a cosmological model, with ritual significance tied to directions and calendar dates, and was likely constructed by community effort without hierarchical leadership, challenging previous assumptions about ancient monumental construction.
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