Remote Yucatán Jungle Uncovers a Row of Unlooted Maya Monuments
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Archaeologists in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula discovered 14 Maya monuments at the remote site of Minanbé, including a well-preserved 40‑foot temple and inscriptions dating to AD 849 and the late 600s. The untouched condition suggests little looting, highlighting the site's political importance as a regional town rather than a major city. Access required extensive jungle treks after ATV travel, with lidar helping to locate the site. Further excavations are planned to learn more about regional urbanization and the late‑classic Maya collapse; funding came from Slovenian agencies and private donors.
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