Hidden Maya Structures Unveiled in Mexico's Balam Kú Biosphere Reserve

Archaeologists uncover pyramids, ceremonial centers, and a mysterious underground structure using advanced LiDAR technology.

The discoveries include a main plaza with a pyramid, a drainage channel, and a subterranean structure beneath a ball court.
The site, spanning 54 square miles, reveals less elaborate Maya settlements compared to other regions.
Findings date from the Early Classic period (200-600 AD) to the Late Postclassic period (1250-1524 AD).
Artefacts such as ceramics, a flint point, and an animal leg were found, suggesting continued human activity post-Maya civilization peak.
Researchers believe the underground structure with painted walls had socio-political importance.