How Did These Ancient Mayan Ruins Remain Undiscovered For 1000 Years?

In in 119th century John Lloyd Stephens discovered the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Copan in modern day Belize. The incredible find was unlike anything else discovered at the time. What happened to the ancient civilisation that abandoned this city? From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we’ll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world’s best historians. Subscribe so you don’t miss out. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code REALHISTORY 👉 Real History is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@