Scientists Discovered a Complex Maya City Buried Deep in the Jungle

This article reveals the discovery of a complex ancient Maya city named Ocomtún, buried deep in the jungle of the Balamakú ecological reserve on the Yucatan Peninsula. The city, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, features pyramids, buildings, stone columns, and a ball field, and was discovered using airborne laser scanning (LiDAR) and subsequent on-the-ground archeology. The site, likely prominent during the Classic period (250-1000 AD), offers insights into the Maya's sociopolitical organization and demographic changes.