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Prau123 · 2020-04-23T00:56:31Z

Here's an update on some of the new discoveries in recent years in the Mesoamerican region. Tonina - Considered the new tallest structure in Mesoamerica. It's debatable since El Mirador is actually 172 meters tall. The largest structure is still Cholula. There are still several areas in the El Mirador Basin that needs to be excavated and measured. There are 61,000 plus sites that were scanned a few years ago and that was only a mere portion of the El Mirador Basin. 15 facts about the Maya Civilization 1. THEIR PYRAMIDS AND CITIES ARE STILL BEING DISCOVERED.It’s amazing to think that something as large as a pyramid could elude archaeologists today. But it was only a few years ago that a Maya pyramid more than 1000 years old was discovered at Toniná in the Mexican state of Chiapas. It had been hidden under what was believed to be a natural hill. In 2015, researchers said this newfound monument was actually Mexico’s tallest pyramid at 246 feet (75 meters) in height, surpassing the 213-foot Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan. The ruins of two Maya cities concealed by thick vegetation were also recently discovered in Mexico’s state of Campeche. Tonina Picture They also found El Palmar and Angamuco a few years ago also. El Palmar - El Palmar is 40 to 70 times larger than previously acknowledged. It’s 40 times larger than we thought it was,” Garrison says. “This is now this huge city that would have been a rival to Tikal An early city called El Palmar seemed now to be 70 times larger than we had suspected, with raised fields for agriculture. An “isolated” royal palace had an extensive swath of settlement extending a kilometer or more. Angamuco - Angamuco had as many buildings as Manhattan city. A new laser-mapping technology, called lidar, has been used to confirm a truly mind-blowing ancient city buried in western Mexico. Called Angamuco, researchers say that it has about 40,000 buildings. This is around the same amount of building foundations as there are in Manhattan, New York. Whoa! El Mirador - Articles: Videos:

Country	Source of name
Azerbaijan	Atropates (initially Atropatene in Ancient Greek, the name evolved to Azerbaijan in Persian)
Bolivia	Simón Bolívar
Colombia	Christopher Columbus
Dominican Republic	Saint Dominic
El Salvador	Jesus
Eswatini (Swaziland)	King Mswati II
Georgia (country)	Saint George
Kiribati	Thomas Gilbert ("Kiribati" is the Gilbertese rendition of "Gilberts")
Marshall Islands	John Marshall
Mauritius	Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange
Mozambique	Mussa Bin Bique
Peru	Birú, a local ruler who lived near the Bay of San Miguel, Panama City, in the early 16th century.^[1]
Philippines	King Philip II of Spain
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Saint Christopher
Saint Lucia	Saint Lucy
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Saint Vincent of Saragossa
San Marino	Saint Marinus
São Tomé and Príncipe	Saint Thomas, and the Prince of Portugal to whom duties on the island's sugar crop were paid
Saudi Arabia	Saud bin Muhammad Al Muqrin
Seychelles	Jean Moreau de Séchelles
United States of America	Amerigo Vespucci (see Naming of America)
Uzbekistan	Öz Beg Khan (through Uzbeks, see Uzbeks#Etymology)
Venezuela (The Bolivarian Republic of)	Simón Bolívar (for the "Bolivarian Republic" part), the name Venezuela is derived from Venice (a city in northeastern Italy). See: Venezuela#Etymology

In a remarkable archaeological discovery, the Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus), a Portuguese ship that sank over 500 years ago, has been found in the desert of Namibia, revealing a treasure trove of gold coins and other valuable artifacts. The ship, which set sail from Lisbon on March 7, 1533, was lost at sea during a violent storm while en route to India.

The remains of the Bom Jesus were uncovered in 2008 by diamond miners who were conducting operations near the Namibian coast. The shipwreck, which had been hidden beneath the sands for centuries, contained approximately 2,000 gold coins and tens of thousands of pounds of copper ingots, all remarkably well-preserved. This discovery has not only shed light on the maritime history of the era but also on the trade routes that were vital for the Portuguese Empire.

Dr. Dieter Noli, chief archaeologist at the Southern Africa Institute of Maritime Archaeological Research, noted that the coastline is notorious for storms, making the discovery of a shipwreck unsurprising. However, the find was particularly significant when a treasure chest filled with gold coins was unearthed, confirming the ship’s identity as the Bom Jesus. The coins, which date back to the early 16th century, provide invaluable insights into the economic conditions and trade practices of the time.

Further excavations revealed an array of artifacts, including bronze bowls, cannons, navigational instruments, and even a musket estimated to be over 500 years old. The ship’s cargo also included silver coins and elephant tusks, highlighting the extensive trade routes of the time. These findings suggest that the Bom Jesus was not just a vessel for transporting goods but also a crucial part of the larger narrative of exploration and commerce during the Age of Discovery.

Experts believe the Bom Jesus sank after being pulled too close to shore during a storm, causing it to collide with a rock and capsize. As the coastline receded over the centuries, the ship re-emerged in the desert, where it was eventually discovered. The preservation of the ship and its cargo is attributed to the unique environmental conditions of the Namibian desert, which have protected the artifacts from the ravages of time.

Despite the significant value of the find, the Namibian government retains ownership of the ship and its contents, as it was classified as a “ship of state” belonging to the King of Portugal. However, the Portuguese government has generously allowed Namibia to keep the treasure. This decision reflects a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect between the two nations, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.

Today, the Bom Jesus stands as the oldest and most valuable shipwreck ever discovered off the western coast of Sub-Saharan Africa, with ongoing discussions about the potential establishment of a museum to showcase the remarkable artifacts recovered from this historic site. Such a museum would not only serve as a tribute to the ship’s storied past but also as an educational resource for future generations, highlighting the rich maritime history of the region.

Cover Image Credit: The Bom Jesus was laden with treasures like gold and copper ingots. Public Domain

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