Researchers find ancient Maya farms in Mexican wetlands
Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 23:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Archaeologists used the latest technology to find evidence suggesting ancient Maya people grew surplus crops to support an active trade with neighbors up and down the Yucatan Peninsula. The extensive croplands suggest the ancient Maya could grow surplus crops, especially the cotton responsible for the renowned textiles that were traded throughout Mesoamerica.