Categories: SCIENCE

Hunter-gatherers built a massive fish trap in Belize 4000 years ago


Satellite image showing channels that formed part of an ancient fishery, and Mayan sites nearby

Google Earth

Archaeologists have discovered a massive network of ancient fisheries in Belize constructed by hunter-gatherers some 4000 years ago.

The system of earthen channels exceeds 640 kilometres in length and dates to the Archaic Period, which preceded the emergence of Maya civilisation centuries later. It is the oldest large-scale fish-trapping facility ever recorded in Central America.

“We were all expecting it to date to a period of sedentary Maya civilisation,” says Eleanor Harrison-Buck…



Source link

Mainedigitalnews.com

Share
Published by
Mainedigitalnews.com

Recent Posts

Installation of our EPDM Tiles.

Absolutely outstanding workmanship from Casey on the installation of our EPDM tiles.Casey’s attention to detail…

13 hours ago

Lab-Grown Hair: A Revolutionary Future for Hair Loss Treatment

What you’re about to read might sound unbelievable at first—but for people struggling with hair…

1 day ago

Professional and Reliable Service

I had a very good experience with NADIA Global. Their team was professional, responsive, and…

1 day ago

Advice

By Kristin Marting. On 26 October 2026, TORCHES concludes with advice for up and coming…

2 days ago

Rangers, Hurricanes nearly completed Alexander Nikishin trade

Elliotte Friedman confirmed on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast that the New York Rangers and…

2 days ago

Tether Says It Helped Freeze $550M in Iran-Linked USDT

Stablecoin issuer Tether said it helped authorities freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT during…

2 days ago