Lost World of the Maya
Synopsis
Researchers uncovered over 60,000 previously undetected structures in northern Guatemala, revealing a hidden city of the Maya civilization.
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Synopsis
In the dense jungles of northern Guatemala, local residents observed unusual hills arranged in large circles. Their curiosity led archaeologists from the University of California, Los Angeles, to investigate further. Utilizing LiDAR technology, the team discovered over 60,000 hidden structures, including homes, highways, defensive walls, and pyramids. These findings reveal a significant religious and cultural center of the Maya civilization, suggesting a more complex society than previously understood and prompting inquiries into the reasons behind its collapse.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how LiDAR revealed hidden Maya structures.
- See the scale of the Maya civilization's urban planning.
- Meet the researchers from UCLA uncovering ancient secrets.
Did You Know
- Archaeologists found over 60,000 structures in the Maya city.
- LiDAR technology was used to uncover hidden features of the city.
- Local residents first noted unusual hills arranged in circles.
- The documentary was directed by Jeremy Zipple in 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What technology was used to uncover the hidden city of the Maya civilization?
LiDAR technology was used by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles to uncover over 60,000 previously undetected structures.
How many structures were discovered in the hidden Maya city?
Over 60,000 structures were discovered, including homes, highways, defensive walls, and pyramids.
What prompted the exploration of the unusual hills in northern Guatemala?
Local residents noted unusual hills arranged in large circles, which prompted further exploration by archaeologists.
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