In 2020, groundbreaking discoveries in Guatemala's dense rainforest reshaped our understanding of the ancient Maya civilization. Using lidar technology, archaeologists digitally stripped away the jungle canopy to reveal a sprawling network of cities, highways, and ceremonial structures previously hidden beneath centuries of overgrowth. What appeared to be uninhabited hillsides turned out to be remnants of vast Maya settlements, challenging long-held assumptions about the region's population and urban complexity. These images capture a pivotal moment in archaeology—a testament to the Maya’s ingenuity and the transformative power of modern technology to uncover the secrets of the past.