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In the America's with David Yetman

Ancestors of the Ancient Mayas

Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

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Ancestors of the Ancient Mayas

Season 8 Episode 804 | 26m 46s | CC

The archaeological site of Palenque in the Mexican state of Chiapas is Mexico's crown jewel of Classic Maya architecture. New radar technology reveals that two millennia before Palenque's rise to stardom, Mayas of the lowlands were constructing immense causeways and stepped temples. The same new techniques reveal tens of thousands of previously undetected ancient structures.

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