Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in southern Mexico using laser-sensing technology. The findings suggest the presence of an ancient Mayan city hidden beneath the jungle. Referred to as Valeriana, the lost city is believed to have been as densely populated as the well-known pre-Hispanic metropolis of Calakmul in the Yucatan peninsula.
The study, recently published in the journal Antiquity, indicates that the region between known Maya sites may have been heavily populated in ancient times. The research reveals that a lesser-known area was once an urbanized landscape, shedding light on the ancient inhabitants' activities.
