Archaeologists have discovered a nearly 3,000-year-old Maya complex in northern Guatemala, within the Uaxactún park. The complex features sanctuaries, pyramids, and a unique canal system, suggesting it was a significant ceremonial site. The discovery includes three previously unknown locations: Los Abuelos, Pental, and Cambrayal.
Los Abuelos, meaning "The Grandparents" in Spanish, is a newly unearthed city located approximately 13 miles from Uaxactún. The name originates from two human-like rock sculptures representing an ancestral couple. This city is believed to have been constructed between 800 and 500 BCE, spanning about six square miles.
In Pental, a 108-foot-tall pyramid was found, featuring two preserved rooms adorned with murals. These murals depict various symbolic representations, according to Luis Rodrigo Carrillo, Guatemala's Vice Minister of Culture and Sports. At Cambrayal, scientists identified unique water canals inside a palace, situated roughly three miles from Los Abuelos. Guatemala's culture ministry stated that these sites form a previously unknown urban triangle. This discovery provides new insights into the ancient Maya civilization.