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Centuries Before the Aztec and Inca Empires Existed, Locals Built Something Incredible in the Colombian Jungle

Christopher Plain·August 12, 2026

A new analysis of pre-Hispanic Colombian sites founded before the Inca and Aztec empires has revealed a surprising technological achievement.

A 1,200-Year-Old Discovery Has Revealed the Identity of an Ancient Mayan Astronomer, in a New Archaeological First

Ryan Whalen·July 15, 2026

A Maya astronomer’s identity has been revealed for the first time, as revealed in an inscription discovered at the Xultun site in Guatemala.

Hidden for More Than 1,000 Years, a Lost Maya City Has Been Uncovered Deep in the Mexican Jungle

Ryan Whalen·July 5, 2026

An international team of archaeologists reports the discovery of a previously unknown Maya city hidden beneath a millennium of jungle growth.

“We Don’t Have Any Records So Far”: Archaeologists Discover Ancient ‘Monolith’ in Mexico Unlike Anything Previously Seen

Micah Hanks·June 30, 2026

Archaeologists in Mexico report the “unprecedented” discovery of an unusual monolith and pre-Hispanic ruins unlike others in the region.

An Ancient Maya City Was Lost for Centuries—This Student Accidentally Rediscovered it Hidden in Google Data

Ryan Whalen·June 17, 2026

An ancient Maya settlement, lost to the forest for hundreds of years, was unexpectedly discovered at the bottom of an internet rabbit hole.

This Unexpectedly Massive Ancient Mayan Settlement May Have Been a “Cosmogram” Map of the Universe

Ryan Whalen·November 8, 2025

An ancient Mayan monument found at Mexico’s Aguada Fénix site in 2020 has now been revealed by archaeologists as a cosmogram.

“Monster of the Earth”: Archaeologists Uncover Ceremonial Marker Revealing Royal Power at Maya Site

Ryan Whalen·November 5, 2025

Archaeologists have made a discovery offering new insights into the political power and religious symbolism of the Maya Late Classic period.

New Clues to the Mysterious Fall of the Mayan Civilization Have Been Unearthed Deep Within a Yucatán Cave

Ryan Whalen·August 14, 2025

New insights into factors believed to have contributed to the collapse of the Mayan civilization have been unearthed in a Mexican cave.

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MJ Banias·November 3, 2024

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Lidar Imagery Reveals More Than 6,500 Unexplored Ancient Mayan Settlements, Including Pyramids

Christopher Plain·October 29, 2024

Lidar scanning technology has revealed over 6,500 ancient Mayan settlements, including pyramids hidden by dense jungle forests.

Mysterious Jade Mask and Other Artifacts in 1700-Year-Old Tomb Reveal the Existence of an Unknown Maya Ruler

Micah Hanks·February 6, 2024

Artifacts including a jade mask unearthed in a 1,700-year-old tomb could point to an undocumented chapter in the history of the Maya Empire.

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Centuries Before the Aztec and Inca Empires Existed, Locals Built Something Incredible in the Colombian Jungle

A 1,200-Year-Old Discovery Has Revealed the Identity of an Ancient Mayan Astronomer, in a New Archaeological First

Hidden for More Than 1,000 Years, a Lost Maya City Has Been Uncovered Deep in the Mexican Jungle

“We Don’t Have Any Records So Far”: Archaeologists Discover Ancient ‘Monolith’ in Mexico Unlike Anything Previously Seen

An Ancient Maya City Was Lost for Centuries—This Student Accidentally Rediscovered it Hidden in Google Data

This Unexpectedly Massive Ancient Mayan Settlement May Have Been a “Cosmogram” Map of the Universe

“Monster of the Earth”: Archaeologists Uncover Ceremonial Marker Revealing Royal Power at Maya Site

New Clues to the Mysterious Fall of the Mayan Civilization Have Been Unearthed Deep Within a Yucatán Cave

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This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...

This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...

Lidar Imagery Reveals More Than 6,500 Unexplored Ancient Mayan Settlements, Including Pyramids

Mysterious Jade Mask and Other Artifacts in 1700-Year-Old Tomb Reveal the Existence of an Unknown Maya Ruler

This ‘Ancient’ Spacecraft Keeps Defying Death—But How Much Longer Will Its Extended Mission Last?

Ancient Plagues and New Evidence That Prepared Humanity for Today’s COVID Crisis

The US Navy Plans to “Unman the Frontlines” With Its New Drone Programs

Michelin Wants to Put Inflatable Wing Sails on Ships to Reduce CO2 emissions