Official sources report that archaeologists recently discovered an ancient Maya city hidden within dense vegetation in the southern Mexican state of Campeche, housing various pyramidal structures and large buildings.
The newly found archaeological site has been named Ocomtún, meaning "stone column" in Maya, a name inspired by the many cylindrical columns scattered throughout the old settlement, according to a report from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
The city's location was pinpointed by analyzing aerial images that suggested possible Maya archaeological remains.
Earlier this year, the National Center of Airborne Laser Mapping at the University. . .
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