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A group of scientists and archaeologists recently discovered an untouched long-lost city within the jungles of Honduras. The team was searching for the legendary "White City" and on their trail they discovered a far more remarkable find, according to experts the entire city is still yet to be identified.
The search started after an aerial survey in 2012 showed strong evidence of the existence of a pre-Columbian city known as the "White City," also known as the "City of the Monkey God."
A report from National Geographic said, "For a hundred years, explorers and prospectors told tales of the white ramparts of a lost city glimpsed above the jungle foliage. Indigenous stories speak of a 'white house' or a 'place of cacao' where Indians took refuge from Spanish conquistadores."
The report added that the city was described as an Eden-like paradise and that no one who has entered it has ever returned.
The "White City" expedition was fully back by the Honduran government and a team of archaeologist went on to survey the area, however instead of finding the fabled city the team was surprised by a far greater discovery.
National Geographic sent in a reporter to join the group in order to document the expedition and was tasked to send reports on a daily basis. The reports said that the archaeologist's found "extensive plazas" with "earthen pyramids" along with a massive stash of more than 50 sculptures made of stone.
Archeologist Christopher Fisher said that the artifacts were in pristine condition and that the discovered remains were "incredibly rare." Initial tests showed that the discovered city dates back to 1,000 up to 1,400 A.D.
According to a report from Huffington Post, the civilization exist at least one millennia ago and then disappeared. As for the reason for the civilizations collapse, scientist said that it might be due to diseases brought by European explorers during that time of conquistadores.
