In Mexico, archaeologists have found an ancient Mayan city - BBC Russian

Archaeologists have discovered in the jungles of eastern Mexico’s ancient Mayan city, culminating in the 600-900. BC.

The expedition, led by Professor Ivan Spraytsem from Slovenia, has found 15 pyramids, one of which is 23 meters in height, as well as the remains of ancient buildings, religious buildings and palaces.

Archaeologists named the city Chaktun, which translates as “Red Rock” or the “Big Stone”. Presumably, there could accommodate between 30 to 40 thousand people.

Exploring the jungle

pictures taken from the air, the scientists found several possible elements of ancient architecture. In fact, to clear a 16-kilometer route through the forest to the ancient city, archaeologists have taken three weeks.