Laser Technology Unveils Hidden Maya City in Mexico

Scientists using lidar technology have discovered a previously unknown and massive Maya city called Ocomtun in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The city, which may have served as a political center, challenges previous assumptions about the Maya civilization's range. Lidar imaging, combined with on-foot verification, revealed monumental structures and puzzling shapes, suggesting Ocomtun's significance. The site contains architectural complexes requiring hundreds of laborers and dates back to the late Classic period, with some objects indicating an even earlier timeline. The discovery raises questions about the Maya's endurance and offers insights into ancient civilizations.