Lost Tombs of the Ancient Maya follows archaeologists as they search for clues to how the Maya lived and what happened to them.
With exclusive access we follow a team using muon imaging – a revolutionary technique harnessing cosmic particles – to scan for a royal tomb inside a 1200-year-old temple.
Another team digs into a lakebed to search for clues to why the Maya abandoned their magnificent cities.
Using stunning CGI and unique access to excavations across three countries, with priceless treasures, ancient skeletons, and even an erupting volcano, Lost Tombs of the Ancient Maya is an extraordinary opportunity to make real breakthroughs in our understanding of what happened to this fascinating civilisation.
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