Ancient Maya city discovered in Campeche
MND Staff
June 21, 2023
Researchers used LiDAR imaging to survey the ancient city, deep in the jungle of Campeche. (INAH)
Fifteen-meter high pyramids, numerous cylindrical stone columns and a ball court are among the features of an ancient Maya city recently rediscovered amid jungle in the southeastern state of Campeche.
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the “discovery” of the “monumental site”, which has been named Ocomtún, which means “stone column” in the Yucatec Mayan language.
Archaeological site in Campeche
Archaeologists believe the site dates to the Classic period, which lasted from A.D. 250–1,000. (INAH/Cuartoscuro.com)
The pre-Hispanic city is located within the Balamkú ecological reserve in the municipality of Calakmul.
A team of researchers led by Slovenian archeologist Ivan Šprajc reached the site by traversing 60 kilometers along logging paths covered with thick vegetation, INAH said in a statement issued Tuesday.
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