Hidden beneath the dense foliage of Guatemala's Petén rainforest lies an ancient city untouched by human hands for over a millennium. In its prime, this city thrived as the bustling heart of a vast Mesoamerican empire, home to millions of people who constructed an intricate and sprawling civilization. Now, in a groundbreaking archaeological feat, a team of international … [Read more...] about Jungle-Penetrating Lasers Reveal Thousands Of Ancient Mayan Structures
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1,500-Year-Old Mayan Ceramic Figure with Removable Helmet Found in Guatemala
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable Mayan artifact—a 1,500-year-old ceramic figure with a removable helmet in El Perú-Waka, Petén, Guatemala. This discovery provides a glimpse into ancient Mayan culture and their intricate rituals. The artifact is part of a larger scene involving 23 ceramic figurines arranged in a circular configuration within a royal tomb … [Read more...] about 1,500-Year-Old Mayan Ceramic Figure with Removable Helmet Found in Guatemala