Recent LiDAR survey reveals previously unknown Maya city in southern Yucatan. In late previous year, extensive LiDAR surveys were conducted in southern Yucatan An entire previously unknown Maya city was discovered The city had never been documented or visited by archaeologists
Extensive LiDAR surveys conducted in the southern Yucatan in late previous year revealed an entirely new Maya city that had never been documented or visited by archaeologists. The discovery was located south of Cody's expedition site, raising researchers' suspicion that much more of the Yucatan may have been scanned during these surveys. The data from these surveys has reportedly not been fully published or made available to the public.
Key Facts
- In late previous year, extensive LiDAR surveys were conducted in southern Yucatan
- An entire previously unknown Maya city was discovered
- The city had never been documented or visited by archaeologists
- The discovered site was located south of Cody's expedition site
- Researchers discuss suspicion that much more of the Yucatan may have been scanned during these surveys
- Data from these LiDAR surveys has not been fully published or made available
Source: Undocumented Ruins, a Blood Moon, and the Search for Ice Age Civilisation by The Cosmic Summit