SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 5, 2025Scientific American

Archaeologists Uncover a Monumental Ancient Maya Map of the Cosmos

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Archaeologists found a 900 B.C.E. cosmic map at Aguada Fénix, the oldest Maya site, featuring cross-shaped pits and canals aligned with cardinal directions, suggesting collective religious construction rather than hierarchical rule.

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