Tag #Preclassic Period

What is the significance of the discovery of the "Los Abuelos" Maya city in northern Guatemala?

In northern Guatemala, archaeologists unearthed the 16-square-kilometer pre-classic Maya city, "Los Abuelos," dating back to 800-500 B.C. The discovery includes seven pyramid complexes, astronomical observatories, and twelve stone monuments, significantly expanding our understanding of early Maya civilization. This predates the Classic Maya period by centuries.