Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This ancient city predates the Mayan pyramids by nearly 1,000 years, and it stayed hidden beneath the jungle for millennia. Using lidar, a University of Arizona–led team uncovered Aguada Fénix, a mile-long ceremonial site built over 3,000 years ago and aligned with the stars and cardinal directions.
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We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.
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This ancient city predates the Mayan pyramids by nearly 1,000 years, and it stayed hidden beneath the jungle for millennia. Using lidar, a University of Arizona–led team uncovered Aguada Fénix, a mile-long ceremonial site built over 3,000 years ago and aligned with the stars and cardinal directions.
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Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.
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