Laser beams penetrating thick canopy detect thousands of new structures, show Maya adept at 'building green'

A flyover of Belize's thick jungles has revolutionized archaeology worldwide and vividly illustrated the complex urban centers developed by one of the most-studied ancient civilizations -- the Maya. Until now, Maya archeologists have been limited in exploring large sites and understanding the full nature of ancient Maya landscape because features are hidden within heavily forested and hilly terrain. LiDAR effectively removes these obstacles.

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