The grandiose cities of the Maya are the work of a highly advanced civilization that dominated Central America for 2,500 years. The Maya founded powerful kingdoms and erected immense temples, under the reign of influential rulers. Yet ...See moreThe grandiose cities of the Maya are the work of a highly advanced civilization that dominated Central America for 2,500 years. The Maya founded powerful kingdoms and erected immense temples, under the reign of influential rulers. Yet their civilization remains shrouded in mystery. Scientists and archaeologists embark on an unprecedented investigation in Honduras and Guatemala. Using space technology, they search for the remains of a king hidden in a temple. They probe the jungle to determine the true extent of the vanished cities, and deploy cutting-edge geological instruments to understand the collapse of this civilization.
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