Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a rooftop cistern. These discoveries illuminate the early evolution of Maya civilization, linking past looted artifacts to their origins and showcasing their engineering genius. The finds span nearly 1,300 years of Maya history and offer a fresh look into their complex society, rituals, and architecture.
