Lost cities discovered in Honduras jungle
Archaeologists discover two cities untouched by humans for 600 years Hardcore travellers are perpetually in search of destinations that remain untouched by the covetous paws of the tourist industry, a trophy increasingly difficult to find in a world ruled by middle-aged self-indulgent millionaires engaged in elaborate games of one-upmanship and Google Streetview. Which is why it’s even more amazing that archaeologists have just discovered two lost cities deep in the jungle of Honduras. A team of specialists escorted by Honduran special forces found the ruins in the remote La Mosquitia valley, which show evidence of a pyramid, plazas, and artifacts that appear to depict a half-human, half-jaguar spirit. Chris Fisher, the lead US archaeologist on the team, told The Guardian that this place appeared to not have been touched by humans for at least 600 years. “Even the animals acted as if they’ve never seen people,” Fisher said. “Spider monkeys are all over place...