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31. The fact the kid was in a science fair in Canada!

Tue May 10, 2016, 05:13 PM

May 2016

I agree, this is very doubtful work and until we see the data and methods, I'm guessing there isn't much here even if he found a Maya ruin. Given the number of combinations possible and the density of settlement there, how could he not find a ruin.

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Forgotten Mayan city 'discovered' in Central America by 15-year-old [View all] Judi Lynn May 2016 OP

How are we supposed to believe this when they show nothing of the assumed city, nor did L. Coyote May 2016 #1

Did you actually read the linked article? truebluegreen May 2016 #5

Yes. L. Coyote May 2016 #6

This article has an email account for the kid csziggy May 2016 #13

Thanks for the map. It looks wonderful seeing these names all at the same time. n/t Judi Lynn May 2016 #34

Here is another one, pointing to the Mexican site, again in Belize! L. Coyote May 2016 #36

They should have noted the elevation. sulphurdunn May 2016 #14

Awesome! hibbing May 2016 #2

images tomm2thumbs May 2016 #3

Someone planted corn and the area grew back. Seen this many times, nothing new except those trees. L. Coyote May 2016 #7

is there a link you were placing, I see one bracket to maybe it got filtered out by the editor tomm2thumbs May 2016 #9

Fixed, thanks. L. Coyote May 2016 #37

Yucatan is in Mexico, not Central America lunamagica May 2016 #4

Part of Mexico is in geographical Central America. L. Coyote May 2016 #8

more info - google-translated website from French tomm2thumbs May 2016 #10

Thank you for the French translation. This kid should be so proud of his hard work, and ability. Judi Lynn May 2016 #12

How This Canadian Teen Discovered A Lost Mayan City Judi Lynn May 2016 #11

This article is worth reading. L. Coyote May 2016 #15

What facts, exactly? a la izquierda May 2016 #28

The fact the kid was in a science fair in Canada! L. Coyote May 2016 #31

Damn. Feel sorry for his fellow 15-yr-olds trying to compete with that science project. SunSeeker May 2016 #18

Science fair win for sure MissB May 2016 #20

The experts are now weighing in. Corn field! L. Coyote May 2016 #35

"and quickly undiscovered to prevent looting and use for road material" MisterP May 2016 #16

A 15-year-old just discovered a lost Maya city in the Mexican jungle Judi Lynn May 2016 #17

I was working on making food from coal. I'd completed my antibiotics from soil work by then. L. Coyote May 2016 #32

Ah, Coal Food! Tasty! So you're the one. Soil antibiotics saved the world, already! Congrats! n/t Judi Lynn May 2016 #33

That Long-Lost Mayan City a Teen Found Isn’t Lost … or a City L. Coyote May 2016 #38

You called right out of the gate, no doubt about it! Judi Lynn May 2016 #43

I may have been mistaken about the corn field, local archaeologist says it may be a marijuana field. L. Coyote May 2016 #45

Bad luck for the growers when people start creeping in, hoping to make off with amazing treasures! Judi Lynn May 2016 #46

So, where have we seen this scene before? L. Coyote May 2016 #42

Hmmm. Thanks for the link. n/t Judi Lynn May 2016 #44

that nothing...when i was 15 i .....i......i oh shit never mind.................... dembotoz May 2016 #19

Wonderful stuff, well worth going to the link Hekate May 2016 #21

K & R. Thanks for the great post. appalachiablue May 2016 #22

I'm glad he got credit for the find. NWCorona May 2016 #23

A lot of skepticism is required here Prism May 2016 #24

Thanks. This reflects some of the questions that formed in my mind. immoderate May 2016 #26

Well, find is in MX, so people are criticizing a stupid "journalist" and not the young man's work. L. Coyote May 2016 #29

I don't know whether it is a pyramid but why "abandoned corn field?" yellowcanine May 2016 #47

It is a clearing, the archaeologists in the area know the place, they say it is a marijuana field L. Coyote May 2016 #49

GOOD for the kid! Ferd Berfel May 2016 #25

I'm sorry, but have none of you heard of Anthony Aveni? a la izquierda May 2016 #27

Anthony Aveni has published a lot of Maya archaeoastronomy, but never claimed Maya used star maps. L. Coyote May 2016 #30

Canadian teen William Gadoury's discovery of 'Mayan city' debunked as junk science L. Coyote May 2016 #39

Article from William's school. le 8 avril 2014 in French. L. Coyote May 2016 #40

Teen's Discovery of 'Lost' Maya City is a Very Western Mistake Judi Lynn May 2016 #41

What a cool thing to have on your resume. tabasco May 2016 #48