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Very modern method lifts the lid on very ancient culture

Using remote-sensing, researchers have uncovered 478 Olmec and Maya ceremonial centres in Mexico

26 October 2021 - 19:20 By WILL DUNHAM

Aerial remote-sensing of a large region of Mexico has revealed hundreds of ancient Mesoamerican ceremonial centres, including a large one at an important site for the ancient Olmec culture that is known for its colossal stone heads...

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