| UPDATED: 12:07, Fri, Mar 5, 2021 Link copied Maya: Archaeologists discover Mayan royal palace Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Famous for their architecture, mathematics and astronomical beliefs, the Maya date back more than 4,000 years, to what is believed to be the cradle of their civilisation in Guatemala. But the ancient “forgotten” town on Kiuic is now starting to question that theory. First documented in the 19th century, the settlement in the Mexican state of Yucatan was at the centre of an incredible find when a temple was uncovered by modern-day archaeologist Dr George Bey.