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Lidar technology uncovers ancient Mayan megacity Valeriana, reshaping views of Maya civilization.
In 2024, Lidar technology helped Ph.D. student Luke Auld-Thomas discover Valeriana, a dense ancient Mayan megacity in Campeche, Mexico.
Valeriana, with over 6,000 structures, includes pyramids, plazas, and highways, challenging views of the Maya as isolated villages.
Lidar has revealed extensive networks of cities and roads across southern Mexico and Guatemala, suggesting a more interconnected and advanced society than previously thought.
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La tecnología Lidar descubre la antigua megaciudad maya Valeriana, remodelando las visiones de la civilización Maya.