Scientists Find New Discovery About Mayan Civilization…And It’s Not What You Think

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Central American region spanning modern-day Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala is quite mysterious. The Mayan civilization was believed to thrive 1,500 years ago here.  Now, laser technology has made this mysterious ancient world so much clearer.

01. Architects Of Their Own Destruction

For thousands of years, the Mayan people were believed to be some of the most impressive architects in human history. Years since their civilization came to an end, archeologists have found many Central American stone structures that have extremely complex designs.

These structures are believed to have been made for a variety of purposes such as palaces, pyramids and even courtyards for sports events. While many of the structures still stand, where are all the others?