"Jungle-Penetrating Lasers Unveil Vast Ancient Maya City"
Using airborne LiDAR technology, archaeologists have discovered and mapped over 61,000 ancient structures, including houses, palaces, ceremonial centers, and pyramids, hidden beneath Guatemala's Petén rainforest. The findings indicate that the ancient Maya civilization transformed their landscape on a grand scale, supporting a population of 7 to 11 million people during the Late Classic period. The discovery also reveals extensive causeways and interconnected urban centers, shedding new light on Maya civilization and prompting further research and exploration.