LiDAR Mapping Project Launches at Copán Maya Site
Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 13, 2026 · Originally reported September 12, 2026 by Radio América
The Copán archaeological site is launching a three-dimensional satellite mapping project using LiDAR across its 25-square-kilometer area to update surveys done 50 years ago and search for undiscovered structures.
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