Lost Maya City

What is the name of the lost Maya city discovered in Mexico?

• Tikal

• Valeriana

• Chichen Itza

• Palenque

What technology was used to discover the lost Maya city?

• Satellite imaging

• Ground-penetrating radar

• High-tech mapping and computer screens

• Drone photography

Who was the anthropologist behind the discovery of the lost Maya city?

• John Doe

• Luke Auld-Thomas

• Maria Smith

• Carlos Hernandez

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What method was NOT used to find the lost Maya city?

• Exploring the jungle

• Computer screens

• High-tech mapping

• Lidar scanning

What is the main reason the city remained lost for so long?

• It was underwater

• It was hidden by the jungle

• It was buried underground

• It was in a remote desert

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What is the main topic of the article?

• Modern Mexican cities

• Discovery of a lost Maya city

• Ancient Egyptian pyramids

• New archaeological methods

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What is the purpose of lidar scanning in archaeology?

• To photograph artifacts

• To map landscapes

• To analyze soil samples

• To date ancient objects

What does lidar stand for?

• Light Detection and Ranging

• Laser Detection and Reflection

• Light Distance and Range

• Laser Distance and Reflection

What did the lidar survey in 2013 reveal about the Maya civilization?

• It found evidence of a new language.

• It discovered thousands of previously unseen structures.

• It uncovered a new type of plant species.

• It found evidence of alien life.

What was one of the uses of the pyramids found in Valeriana?

• Storage of food

• Temples for worship

• Military defense

• Housing for the elite

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