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flag Lidar technology uncovers ancient Mayan megacity Valeriana, reshaping views of Maya civilization.

flag In 2024, Lidar technology helped Ph.D. student Luke Auld-Thomas discover Valeriana, a dense ancient Mayan megacity in Campeche, Mexico. flag Valeriana, with over 6,000 structures, includes pyramids, plazas, and highways, challenging views of the Maya as isolated villages. flag 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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