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Ancient Maya Monument Reveals a Cosmic Map of the Universe, Study Suggests
Archaeologists say a 3,000-year-old ceremonial complex in southeastern Mexico may have been designed as a cosmogram—a vast representation of how early Maya communities perceived the universe. The site, known as Aguada Fénix, spans nearly 9 by 7.5 kilometers (5.6 by 4.7 miles), making it one of the largest and oldest monumental constructions in Mesoamerica. The…