A team of archaeologists is exploring a site in the Mexican jungle that shows strong evidence of being Sac Balam, a lost Maya city mentioned in historical texts. Founded in 1586 as a refuge for the Lakandon Chʼol after their capital was sacked, Sac Balam is believed to have been a stronghold during the Spanish conquest.
Key findings include a significant 16-meter-long stone wall, consistent with Spanish descriptions of the city's communal buildings. Ceramic fragments and a monkey figurine, likely from the period of habitation, have also been recovered. Researchers are also seeking evidence of ash layers, which would support historical accounts of the city being burned by the Spanish.
