Danny Jones Podcast #272 - Ancient Archeologist Discovers Lost Maya 'Super City' in North America | Ed Barnhart & Luke Caverns
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Dec 2, 2024 
Ed Barnhart, an experienced archaeologist known for discovering the ancient city of Maax Na, and Luke Caverns, an explorer with the Maya Exploration Center, dive into fascinating topics. They discuss the recent discovery of a lost Maya city and its complex architecture. The pair explore the Mayan calendar system, including its celestial connections and significance in culture. They also touch on ancient human migrations in the Americas and the impact of diseases brought by Europeans on indigenous populations, weaving a rich tapestry of history and archaeology.
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Lost City Discovery
- At 25, Ed Barnhart discovered the Maya city of Maax Na using a topographical map.
- He strategically guessed its location based on Maya mountain worship and river systems.
La Danta Exploration
- Luke Caverns recently explored La Danta, the largest Maya pyramid, in the Patén rainforest.
- He noted the unique vertical stone architecture, contrasting it with other Maya sites prone to jungle overgrowth.
Undiscovered Pyramids
- Thousands of undiscovered pyramids likely exist in Mesoamerica and South America.
- Defining "pyramid" is complex, influencing the count, but Palenque alone may have hundreds.