Researchers have found a treasure trove of structures from an ancient civilization — by using a modern technology.

High-resolution LiDAR measurements have revealed a previously unknown Maya metropolis in the dense rainforests of Campeche, Mexico. This significant discovery is leading to new archaeological ...

The new findings differ from what was found when other ancient Maya regions were examined with lidar. Some large ancient cities in Belize were surrounded by terraces built for agriculture, while ...

The study used drones equipped with LiDAR technology to capture the likeness of the structure through thick vegetation. The fortification likely dates back to the transition from the Neolithic ...