Ancient Metropolis: The True Scale Of Mayan Cities | Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya | Odyssey

Published 2023-11-29
Hidden by dense undergrowth, the true size of ancient Mayan cities has been poorly understood up until now. Join a group of scientists and archaeologists at the cutting edge of the field as they reveal the true size of these ancient mega-cities.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Sam97979
    Yo this video is premium. Thank you. I've heard of this site before, and this video not only updated me on whats happening there now today, but you also helped me understand the history more and piece it all together. Also, your editing is REALLY F***ING GOOD. Keep doing that, where you add sourced photos and live map updates. That's what elevates this video to premium status.
  • @RLU-wt8vi
    Very interested in learning the results of the Japanese team using their 'Muan' technology. I had heard of it before when the scientist who created it used it on a volcano, in Japan, to learn the trail of lava and the size of the lava chamber. I believe it could be advantageous to utilize this technique on the emperor's mound in China. Excellent video.
  • The thing with the Mayan and Guatemalan people… they need no one else to survive and thrive.they are a completely self reliant people. I know, my husband is of the culture and kiche people, the prevalent Mayan civilization in his area, thriving still, today.
  • @christiano2444
    Good to learn about ancient civilizations. The Mayas were great builders. Unbelievable to learn there are so many advanced civilizations around the world who built enormous and beautiful buildings from Borobudur to the pyramids of Egypt and Africa to the Indian temples and the structures found in China. To much to mention. Great.
  • @souloukex6680
    We just returned from the Yucatan Mexico back to Greece. 13 days 8 cities, countless villages, 5 archaeological sites. An incredible trip
  • @nihon94b
    Thank you for very informative documentary video. I love the way how it is edited. What happened to the Japanese findings?
  • Thank you for this wonderful documentary. I am so fortunate to work in this part of the world and feel so grateful for how many of these cities I have visited. LIDAR is going to show us so much more!
  • @sabrinajanz
    The content is always so well thought out and executed. Great job!
  • @sheilatruax6172
    In the late 60s, my mom subscribed to a monthly "magazine" for teenagers. One was on Egypt, one on the Aztecs, the Incas, the Maya. They came with stickers to place on designated places. I was disappointed that the writing hadn't been solved. Then I heard that something, very much like the Rosetta Stone, had been found. All of this is so cool!
  • @HadrysL
    Very very very interesting!
  • Pakal's jade mask from 216 pieces with T-tav symbol in the mouth= pure ASTRONOMY!
  • @Ryan-eu3kp
    Oh baaby this is going to be a good one. The Mayans are my favourite civilisation, awesome.
  • @kylegawron5358
    all these structures must of took a really long time to construct o.o
  • @S2hahaaS2
    My Mayan Ancestors Deserve The Truth Of Their Achievements World Wide Taught In Schools All Across America!