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#446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America

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Mapping Maya Mysteries

This chapter recounts the speaker's thrilling journey of mapping ancient ruins in the Belizean jungle, where they discovered a lost Maya city at just 25 years old. Through their meticulous mapping process and the challenges faced, they reflect on the emotional fulfillment of achieving a lifelong dream and consider future aspirations after such a significant discovery.

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