The centuries-old ruins of an ancient Mayan city have been uncovered by archaeologists, who were working in the Yucatan region of Mexico, news agency Reuters reported on Friday (May 27). The city is filled with palaces, pyramids and plazas. The site where the ancient city has been uncovered is a construction site of what will become an industrial park near Merida on the Yucatan Peninsula. For the unversed, the Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the Maya people. They are noted for their sophisticated and highly developed writing system - logosyllabic script and also hailed for art, architecture, calendar, mathematics and astronomical system.&nbsp;

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As per the report, the site is called Xiol, which means "the spirit of man". The archaeologists said that it has features of the Mayan Puuc style of architecture, which is common in the southern Yucatan Peninsula but rare near Merida.&nbsp;

Carlos Peraza, who is one of the archaeologists who led the excavation of the city, said, "We think more than 4,000 people lived around here." He noted that the people were estimated to have been occupied from 600-900 A.D.

Peraza added, "There were people from different social classes... priests, scribes, who lived in these great palaces, and there were also the common people who lived in small buildings."&nbsp;

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Pictures were taken May 26, 2022. (All image credit: Reuters)

As per the report, burial grounds of adults and children have been located nearby. Reuters mentioned that remains of marine life were also discovered in the area. It suggests that the inhabitants of the city complemented their agricultural-based diets by fishing.&nbsp;

According to the owners of the land, Xiol was discovered after construction began on an industrial park. It has been understood that they will still be built, although the archaeological remains will be preserved. &nbsp;

"With time, urban sprawl (in the area) has grown and many of the archaeological remains have been destroyed... but even we as archaeologists are surprised, because we did not expect to find a site so well preserved," Peraza said.&nbsp;

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The centuries-old ruins of an ancient Mayan city have been uncovered by archaeologists, who were working in the Yucatan region of Mexico, news agency Reuters reported on Friday (May 27).

The centuries-old ruins of an ancient Mayan city have been uncovered by archaeologists, who were working in the Yucatan region of Mexico, news agency Reuters reported on Friday (May 27). The city is filled with palaces, pyramids and plazas. The site where the ancient city has been uncovered is a construction site of what will become an industrial park near Merida on the Yucatan Peninsula. For the unversed, the Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the Maya people. They are noted for their sophisticated and highly developed writing system - logosyllabic script and also hailed for art, architecture, calendar, mathematics and astronomical system. ALSO READ | 'Strongly bonded' male baboons hold each other back when it comes to finding a mate, study tells As per the report, the site is called Xiol, which means "the spirit of man". The archaeologists said that it has features of the Mayan Puuc style of architecture, which is common in the southern Yucatan Peninsula but rare near Merida. Carlos Peraza, who is one of the archaeologists who led the excavation of the city, said, "We think more than 4,000 people lived around here." He noted that the people were estimated to have been occupied from 600-900 A.D. Peraza added, "There were people from different social classes... priests, scribes, who lived in these great palaces, and there were also the common people who lived in small buildings." ALSO READ | This adorable robotic crab is the 'smallest-ever' remote-controlled walking robot Pictures were taken May 26, 2022. (All image credit: Reuters) As per the report, burial grounds of adults and children have been located nearby. Reuters mentioned that remains of marine life were also discovered in the area. It suggests that the inhabitants of the city complemented their agricultural-based diets by fishing. According to the owners of the land, Xiol was discovered after construction began on an industrial park. It has been understood that they will still be built, although the archaeological remains will be preserved. "With time, urban sprawl (in the area) has grown and many of the archaeological remains have been destroyed... but even we as archaeologists are surprised, because we did not expect to find a site so well preserved," Peraza said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. >

Archaeologists discover ancient Mayan city at construction site in Mexico - see pics

Mexico has officially apologised to its indigenous Mayan populations for atrocities committed against them over the last five centuries.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador apologised to the Mayans for the abuses they faced in the aftermath of the Spanish conquest. Obrador was speaking at an event which was also attended by Guatemalan leader Alejandro Giammattei in the state of Quintana Roo.

“We offer the most sincere apologies to the Mayan people for the terrible abuses committed by individuals and national and foreign authorities in the conquest, during three centuries of colonial domination and two centuries of an independent Mexico," BBC quoted Obrador as saying.

The president made references to the Caste War revolt which took place between 1847-1901. It is estimated that 250,000 people died in this revolt. The timing though doesn’t sit right with many critics, for Mexico is set to hold legislative and municipal elections very soon.

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Giammattei pitched in to suggest that Mayans continue to face abuses even now. "We have managed as a region to overcome aspects such as slavery, internal wars, and open confrontations between peoples," Giammattei said.

He further said that Mayans are now losing lives to organised crime, malnutrition and in the pursuit of their dreams and opportunities.

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Mayan leaders have pleaded for recognition from the national government for years, who claim that the Spanish and Mexican governments obliterated their culture and also massacred their people.

Even then, Obrador has been vocal about rights of indigenous population in his home state of Tabasco.

Mexico has officially apologised to its indigenous Mayan populations for atrocities committed against them over the last five centuries. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador apologised to the Mayans for the abuses they faced in the aftermath of the Spanish conquest.

Mexico has officially apologised to its indigenous Mayan populations for atrocities committed against them over the last five centuries. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador apologised to the Mayans for the abuses they faced in the aftermath of the Spanish conquest. Obrador was speaking at an event which was also attended by Guatemalan leader Alejandro Giammattei in the state of Quintana Roo. “We offer the most sincere apologies to the Mayan people for the terrible abuses committed by individuals and national and foreign authorities in the conquest, during three centuries of colonial domination and two centuries of an independent Mexico," BBC quoted Obrador as saying. The president made references to the Caste War revolt which took place between 1847-1901. It is estimated that 250,000 people died in this revolt. The timing though doesn’t sit right with many critics, for Mexico is set to hold legislative and municipal elections very soon. Also read: Mexico city train derailment kills at least 20, injures dozens more Giammattei pitched in to suggest that Mayans continue to face abuses even now. "We have managed as a region to overcome aspects such as slavery, internal wars, and open confrontations between peoples," Giammattei said. He further said that Mayans are now losing lives to organised crime, malnutrition and in the pursuit of their dreams and opportunities. Also read: Mexico: Roof over famous Aztec temple collapses in hailstorm Mayan leaders have pleaded for recognition from the national government for years, who claim that the Spanish and Mexican governments obliterated their culture and also massacred their people. Even then, Obrador has been vocal about rights of indigenous population in his home state of Tabasco.

Mexican President Obrador apologises for atrocities against Mayans

Underwater archaeologists and divers have discovered a passage connecting two underwater caves in what is said to be the world&#39;s largest flooded cave in Mexico.&nbsp;

This discovery could open doors to lost secrets of the ancient Maya civilization.&nbsp;

The Gran Acuifero Maya (GAM) has informed that the cave stretches to about 347 kilometres and was discovered after months of exploring a maze of underwater channels.

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The region hosts a stunning 358 submerged cave systems, representing some 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) of flooded freshwater tunnels hidden under the surface.

Near the beach resort of Tulum, the group found that the cave system known as Sac Actun once measured at 263 km, communicated with the 83-km Dos Ojos system. For that reason, Sac Actun now absorbs Dos Ojos.

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&quot;This immense cave represents the most important submerged archaeological site in the world. It allows us to appreciate much more clearly how the rituals, the pilgrimage sites and ultimately the great pre-Hispanic settlements that we know emerged,&quot; says underwater archaeologist Guillermo de Anda from Mexico&#39;s National Institute of Anthropology and History.

&quot;It has more than a hundred archaeological contexts, among which are evidence of the first settlers of America, as well as extinct fauna and, of course, the Maya culture,&quot; he added.&nbsp;

The Yucatan Peninsula, where the cave is located, reportedly still holds treasures from the ancient Mayan community.

The Gran Acuifero Maya (GAM) has informed that the cave stretches to about 347 kilometres and discovered after months of exploring a maze of underwater channels

Underwater archaeologists and divers have discovered a passage connecting two underwater caves in what is said to be the world's largest flooded cave in Mexico. This discovery could open doors to lost secrets of the ancient Maya civilization. The Gran Acuifero Maya (GAM) has informed that the cave stretches to about 347 kilometres and was discovered after months of exploring a maze of underwater channels. Gran Acuifero Maya (GAM) (Reuters) × The region hosts a stunning 358 submerged cave systems, representing some 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) of flooded freshwater tunnels hidden under the surface. Near the beach resort of Tulum, the group found that the cave system known as Sac Actun once measured at 263 km, communicated with the 83-km Dos Ojos system. For that reason, Sac Actun now absorbs Dos Ojos. Gran Acuifero Maya (GAM) (Reuters) × "This immense cave represents the most important submerged archaeological site in the world. It allows us to appreciate much more clearly how the rituals, the pilgrimage sites and ultimately the great pre-Hispanic settlements that we know emerged," says underwater archaeologist Guillermo de Anda from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History. "It has more than a hundred archaeological contexts, among which are evidence of the first settlers of America, as well as extinct fauna and, of course, the Maya culture," he added. The Yucatan Peninsula, where the cave is located, reportedly still holds treasures from the ancient Mayan community.

World's largest underwater cave discovered in Mexico