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A lost city of 6,700 structures. Hidden for over 1,000 years. Discovered by lasers piercing through the jungle canopy. In 2024, archaeologists made one of the most stunning discoveries in modern history-Valeriana, a massive Maya metropolis concealed beneath the forests of Campeche, Mexico. Home to tens of thousands of people during the Classic Maya period, this sprawling urban center rivals the greatest cities of the ancient world. Yet it remained invisible, hidden in plain sight, until revolutionary LiDAR technology revealed its secrets. VALERIANA: The Last Great Maya Discovery takes you inside this groundbreaking discovery, revealing how cutting-edge laser mapping transformed our understanding of Maya civilization overnight. From towering pyramids and grand plazas to intricate water systems and densely packed neighborhoods, Valeriana challenges everything we thought we knew about ancient urbanism in the Americas. Journey through the rise and mysterious fall of this forgotten metropolis. Explore the daily lives of its inhabitants, their sophisticated engineering, complex social hierarchies, and far-reaching trade networks. Discover why this city-and potentially hundreds more like it-remained hidden for centuries, and what its revelation means for the future of archaeology. This is not just the story of one lost city. It's a revolution in how we see the past. Perfect for readers fascinated by ancient civilizations, archaeological mysteries, and the cutting-edge technology revealing our hidden history.

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