Remarkable discovery: Czech archeologists unearth 3,000-year-old Mayan city

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A research expedition utilized artificial intelligence to unveil a Central American settlement that thrived primarily between 850 BC and 150 AD.
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Published on 09.01.2024 10:17:00 (updated on 09.01.2024)
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A Czech-Slovak archaeological team has unearthed one of the oldest Mayan cities in Guatemala's Petén province, aided by aerial photography and artificial intelligence (AI). The findings, including palaces, statues, and astronomical observatories, will shed light on the mysterious Mayan civilization.

In July 2023, Czech researcher Ladislav Šilhán and Slovak colleague Milan Kováč led a seven-week expedition in the northern region of Guatemala. Czech archaeologist Sara Polak, who integrated AI technologies into her research, also partook in the trip.The team focused on exploration and excavation to uncover the secrets of the ancient Maya civilization that thrived in the area for almost 3,000 years.

A key city in the past
The city, named Yax Balam, flourished for a thousand years between 850 BC and 150 AD and is believed to be one of the earliest Mayan settlements. The 7-square-kilometer city was once a thriving center and home to up to seven architectural districts.

The Maya civilization was an ancient Mesoamerican society known for its impressive achievements in art, architecture, mathematics, and astronomy. It thrived in Central America, building advanced cities and developing a sophisticated calendar system. It reached its peak between 250 AD and 900 AD.

More:
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-archeologists-discover-one-of-the-world-s-oldest-mayan-cities

(The language on the YouTube doesn't help much if you don't speak gibberish the appropriate language, but the photography is very interesting and might make you interested in the news to come from this discovery. )