Ancient Mayan city uncovered in Mexican rainforest

Ancient Mayan city uncovered in Mexican rainforest

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With the help of advanced laser technology, archaeologists have unveiled a sprawling ancient Mayan city, Valeriana, buried beneath Mexico’s dense Yucatan rainforest, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

The city, discovered in a recent study, likely home to 30,000-50,000 people around 750-850 CE, spans an area comparable to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital.

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