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Mapping the Maya: Laser technology reveals secrets of ancient civilization

The Maya civilization began to emerge about 3,000 years ago, and reached its peak during the Classic Period, from about A.D. 250-900. Now, technology called LiDAR (light detection and ranging) has uncovered thousands of new Maya structures previously undetected beneath smothering vegetation.




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