Summary:
- Archaeologists have discovered more Mayan ruins and structures in the jungles of Guatemala using advanced remote sensing technology, including lidar (light detection and ranging) scans.
- The new findings reveal a vast network of interconnected cities, roads, and agricultural systems that were part of the Mayan civilization, which flourished from around 250 to 900 AD.
- The research provides new insights into the scale and complexity of the Mayan civilization, challenging previous assumptions about the extent of their urban development and land use.