The oldest and largest Mayan temple was built to represent the cosmos

The oldest and largest Mayan temple was built to represent the cosmos

Spotted by aerial remote sensing equipment, the vast and ancient Mayan complex was hidden by forests and fields for millennia until it was revealed to the public in 2020. Five years later, archaeologists are uncovering more secrets of the monumental structure. An artificial plateau made of earth, with connecting paths, canals and corridors, was built … Read more