Archaeologists recently unearthed a remarkable 4,000-year-old network of canals in Belize, showcasing impressive engineering skills.
These intricate canals, part of a large-scale fish-trapping system, channeled freshwater fish into holding ponds for easy capture.
This discovery illuminates the advanced capabilities of the Maya predecessors, who significantly altered the landscape for resource management.
The findings suggest a surprising level of societal organization and resourcefulness long before the rise of the classic Maya civilization.
