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By the early 19th century, the existence of abandoned Maya cities hidden under lush jungles became a topic of fascination for explorers such as John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood. Despite facing a hostile environment, the duo undertook perilous journeys through Central America, uncovering monumental remnants that testified to a sophisticated civilization. Their discoveries resonated through the archaeological community, prompting a surge of interest in Mesoamerica’s lost world.