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Pre-Colombian civilisations are so fascinating to me. Their cultures are so unique.
Very, very cool.  Archeologists live to discover a previously unknown settlement, finding an entire civilization?  Now that's gotta feel really awesome. >

We’ve known about this civilization since at least the 1820s >

What the fuck is that link? >

It's from the book of Mormon. Moroni is supposedly the angel that once lived among the pre-Columbian civilization that Joseph Smith made up. Moroni is said to have created the golden plates that Joseph Smith translated to lead the Mormons to salvation. >

So…vague religious text? Not a religious bloke myself but hey, if you take that as proof there nothing I’m gonna say that’s gonna change your mind 🤷‍♂️ >

Haha, it's actually kind of funny to see the guy above break out Mormon lore so readily. Maybe they were being sarcastic. I don't know if you've ever been approached by Mormons but they usually try and act like they are Christians and don't bring up the weirder stuff (Jews in pre-Columbian America, polygamy, becoming a god, temple garments, etc) >

Becoming a god eh? I’m listening. >

Huh, neat. Thanks for the link. >

Why did they use a random image from different ruins found in the 1800s for this particular story? >

"We discovered the site of a huge 2,000 year old Mayan civilisation"
"May I see it"
"No" >

Localized ENTIRELY within Guatemala?! >

At this time of year? >

at this time of day, localized entierly within Guatemala? >

Can I see it? >

…..no. >

Wouldn’t this be the discovery of a city, not a civilization?  We’ve known about the Maya for a long time. >

Given that the area covered in around 1,000 square kilometers, no this isn't a city.  This is a network of interconnected cities, towns, and villages. >

I suppose 650 is closer to 1000 than 0 >

Miles to kilometers conversion