Archaeologists find two 'lost cities' deep in Honduras jungle

Archaeological team say they have set foot in a place untouched by humans for at least 600 years in a site that may be the ‘lost city of the monkey god’Archaeologists have discovered two lost cities in the deep jungle of Honduras, emerging from the forest with evidence of a pyramid, plazas and artifacts that include the effigy of a half-human, half-jaguar spirit.The team of specialists in archaeology and other fields, escorted by three British bushwhacking guides and a detail of Honduran special forces, explored on foot a remote valley of La Mosquitia where an aerial survey had found signs of ruins in 2012. Related: Don't look away now, the climate crisis needs you | Naomi Klein Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 6, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Alan Yuhas Tags: Honduras Archaeology Americas World news Science Cities Source Type: news