Scientists discover 417 Mayan cities in Guatemala's forested area

[Judi Lynn]

BY DAILY SABAH
ISTANBUL MAY 24, 2023 - 8:49 AM GMT+3 EDITED BY FATIMA REHMAN



Mayan pyramid and ruins in the famous Tikal National Park, Guatemala. (Getty Images Photo)

Scientists have discovered 417 ancient Mayan cities in a densely forested area, with a history dating back to around 1000 B.C. in Guatemala.

Researchers from a joint U.S.– Guatemala archaeological expedition revealed in an interview with The Washington Post that they had uncovered 417 cities connected by a network of "highways" spanning 177 kilometers (109.9 miles), dating back approximately 3,000 years.

This discovery challenges historians to rethink what they know about the ancient Maya civilization.

According to The Washington Post, the discovery of a road and city network, hydraulic systems, and agricultural infrastructure indicates that the communities living in Central America were more advanced than previously thought.

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[GreenWave]

1. Seems like their title should include discover links among 417 Mayan cities.

I do not think they discovered 417 Mayan cities all on their own.