Accidental Discovery of a Lost Maya City

A significant discovery has been made in the Mexican jungle, where PhD students stumbled upon a long-lost Maya city while reviewing an old laser survey of the area. This unexpected find, achieved by accident, highlights the importance of analyzing existing data to uncover historical sites that might not be immediately visible. The survey originally intended to assess environmental factors inadvertently revealed evidence of a once-thriving city, exemplifying how unintentional exploration can lead to major archaeological breakthroughs. The city's existence was hidden from previous searches, emphasizing the potential for further undiscovered sites in similar unexamined areas.