Using advanced LiDAR technology, archaeologists have uncovered Guiengola, a 15th-century Zapotec city in Oaxaca, Mexico. Spanning 360 hectares, this fortified urban center features over 1,100 structures, extensive defensive walls, temples, and distinct neighborhoods for elites and commoners. This finding offers new insights into the Zapotec civilization's political and social organization.

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Lasers [LiDAR] Reveal 15th-Century Fortified Zapotec City In Mexico
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https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/lasers-reveal-15th-century-fortified-zapotec-city-in-mexico <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1017/S0956536124000166 <-- shared paper
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Lost 15th-century Zapotec city unearthed in Mexican jungle

A recent study using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology has uncovered the true magnitude of Guiengola, a 15th-century Zapotec city in southern Oaxaca, Mexico. Previously believed to be a military fortress, the site has now been identified as a fortified city covering 360 hectares, consisting of over 1,100 structures...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/02/lost-zapotec-city-unearthed-in-mexican-jungle/

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Grafitti on the 2500 year old Zapotec ruins at Dainzu in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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https://www.limfic.com/2023/11/03/researchers-discover-entrance-to-the-underworld-in-mexico/