Ancient Maya City Unearthed in Northern Guatemala
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 8:20 pm
Archaeologists in northern Guatemala have unearthed the remnants of a 2800‐year‐old Maya city located merely 21 km from the well-known site of Uaxactún. This significant discovery offers fresh insight into ancient urban planning and the cultural heritage of the Maya civilization, potentially challenging prevailing historical narratives.
Des archéologues ont découvert des vestiges d’une cité maya datant de plus de 2800 ans dans le nord du Guatemala, ont annoncé jeudi les autorités du pays d’Amérique centrale, ce qui pourrait permettre de mieux comprendre cette civilisation préhispanique.
La découverte a été faite à 21 km du site archéologique d’Uaxactún, l’un des lieux les plus visités du pays.
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