It is reported that it is a mistake that a 15-year-old boy found a lost city of Maya civilization on Google Maps

ByDaniel Mennerich

15-year-old boy living in Quebec, Canada William Gadoury examines his own hypothesis that "Maya civilization cities are based on the constellation of constellations" and discovered an undiscovered lost Maya ancient city from Mexican jungle It was reported that it was done. A story that "enthusiasm of the boy who loves science is fruitful" was reported all over the world, but several experts point out that "The hypothesis of the boy is wrong."

Doubts cast on teenager's 'lost city' discovery - BBC News
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-36276864

Did a teen discover a lost Maya city? Not exactly. - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/05/11/did-a-teen-discover-a-lost-mayan-city-not-exactly/

Experts Doubt That a Teen Found a Lost Maya City
http://gizmodo.com/experts-doubt-that-a-teen-found-a-lost-maya-city-1775985640

Forgotten Mayan city: A hidden wonder discovered by a brilliant boy researcher? Or just an old cornfield? | Americas | News | The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/is-it-a-lost-mayan-city-is-it-a-hidden-gem-discovered-by-a-brilliant-boy-researcher-or-is-it-just-an-a7024141.html

Forgotten Mayan city: A hidden wonder discovered by a brilliant boy researcher? Or just an old cornfield? | Americas | News | The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/is-it-a-lost-mayan-city-is-it-a-hidden-gem-discovered-by-a-brilliant-boy-researcher-or-is-it-just-an-a7024141.html

William Gadoury You hypothesized the ancient city of Mayan civilization of 117 already discovered, "It was built based on the position of the constellation" hypothesis. To verify the hypothesis, Gadoury noticed the location of known cities using Google Maps and that it matches constellation placement.

The boy noticed the existence of an undiscovered city in the alignment of the arrangement of the constellation and the position of the known Mayan ancient city, and for further verificationCanadian Space AgencyHe told me that he provided satellite photos of the relevant region Mexico's jungle. As a result, since satellite photographs showed something like a square artifact, I came to the conclusion that an undiscovered Mayan ancient city was discovered.

Gadoury reported this finding to the Canadian Space Agency and Dr. Armand Larocque, a remote observation technology expert at New Brunswick University and asked for analysis. Both of them conclude that "Gadoury's discovery is an ancient city" and Gadoury named "K'aak Chi" meaning "mouth of fire" in the language of Mayan civilization to the new ancient city that I found It was. In addition, the Canadian Space Agency scientist gave an exceptional medal to Gadoury's achievement.


However, The Washington Post says, "There is a reason why we did not post it even though this discovery became a topic, it is reckless to seek a conclusion from a hypothesis that has not been reviewed." In addition, several experts give opinions on this finding.

The Washington Post and BBC News are written by Dr. David Stuart, an anthropologist, authority of Mayan civilization researchFacebook PageI touch the contents of. Dr. Stuart said: "The ancient Maya did not partition the ancient city based on the constellation.The old capital of Maya that has been discovered so far is numerous and it makes it hard to match them with the constellations in there,Rorschach testIt is like 'is posted. Furthermore, "Google Earth certainly shows artifacts, but it is probably a grain field that is not used, or Milpa (Mexican grill field)". On top of that, Dr. Stuart says, "I am not going to criticize the boy, if I dare say it should be touched irresponsible acts of" experts "who requested exposure to the media."

Thomas Garrison, an anthropologist at the University of Southern California, also commented on Gizmodo that "artifacts will be Milpa not being used for 10 to 15 years." Even Japanese blogsIf the image of GoogleMap is replacedVerification has been done such as. Slovakia's track record in the jungle of the Yucatan PeninsulaIvan ŠprajcThe professor says, "The Maya had excellent astronomical knowledge, but Mayan constellations of those days were hardly identified, so it would not be possible to find the Maya cities from the current constellation group I am expressing my opinion.

While various opposing opinions are jumping out of experts in this way, only Dr. Armand Larocque, the expert who initially admitted the discovery of Gadoury, is defending Gadoury. Dr. Larocque says Iwaku, the British online newspaper posting the initial reportIndependent paperI received a picture from someone who helped Gadoury's research, but it is not a photograph showing the research results, but "the skeptics are analyzing the wrong photo" I am talking. This seems to be referring to the photograph which is said to be "grilled field" "Milpa".

"Something wrong" is said to have been analyzed by Gadoury, but he said that he may have said "I may not be able to reach a conclusion from this picture." "The discovery of William is based on another picture," Dr. Larocque defends Gadoury. Dr. Larocque explained, "We have a picture showing the structure interpreted as Maya's road network" and we are offering new photos for the Independent Paper.


The Independent paper says, "The best way for everyone to convince is to actually enter the jungle and check the site." Meanwhile, Gadoury is making an automatic reply to the e-mail for school exams, and it can not be confirmed about a series of reports. Also, because the jungle's investigation is horribly costly expensive, it is difficult for Gadoury himself to prove his own discovery.