How LiDAR Technology Uncovered a Lost Mayan City Hidden in the Mexican Jungle
Overview of the Discovery : Using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), scientists have unveiled a lost Mayan city concealed for centuries beneath Mexico’s dense jungle. Located in the Campeche region, near the town of Xpujil, this ancient city—named Valeriana by researchers—displays all the typical features of a Classic Maya political capital, including plazas, temple pyramids, … Read more
