The ancient settlement was likely an important center in the region during the Classic period of Maya civilization—around 250-1,000 A.D.—according to experts.
LiDAR makes use of instruments fitted onto aircraft that fire pulses of laser light toward the ground hundreds of thousands of times per second. The data that is collected is then used to create detailed 3D maps that reveal the topography of the land and any ancient man-made features that are not normally visible.
In the southeast part of the site, scientists found three plazas dominated by imposing buildings, according to Ṡprajc. Between the two main plazas, there is a complex made up of various low and elongated structures, arranged almost in concentric circles. Researchers also identified a ball court, used for pre-Hispanic ball games.
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