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| Mike R... |
 Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:09 am |
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Listeros,
Scuba divers are exploring a Maya site found at the bottom of a
volcanic lake by an amateur explorer. The site is called Samabaj and
was discovered 12 years ago in Lake Atitlan. Professional
archaeologists are now exploring the site with sonar technology and
excavating structures on the lake bed, 50 feet below. The island site
was flooded in 250 CE by volcanic action. 6 monuments and 4 altars
have been found. The island site appears to be a pilgrimage
destination. The exact location has been kept secret to keep out
looters.
Reuters has the story here;
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091030/sc_nm/us_guatemala_archaeology_1
A tiny URL;
http://tiny.cc/mMCjY
Mike Ruggeri's Maya Archaeology News and Links
http://tinyurl.com/atpsd9 |
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