Secrets of the Snake Altar (Full Episode) | Lost Treasures of the Maya | National Geographic

A new treasure map leads to a lost fortress, and a sacred altar is unearthed after 1500 years buried in a ruined temple, revealing secrets of the legendary Maya Snake King uprising. Explorer Albert Lin also travels to the most remote jungle corner of the Maya world, where cutting edge laser technology is helping to reveal evidence of a forgotten war. Lost Treasures of the Maya | S1, E1

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