Ancient CivilizationsLost Ancient Maya Site El Jefeciño Discovered By Archaeologists Posted on May 19, 2026 by Administrator Archaeologists working in Quintana Roo, Mexico, have uncovered a previously unknown ancient Maya site concealed within the forest. This pre-Hispanic settlement—named El Jefeciño in recognition of the monumental complex containing around 80 structures—came to light thanks to local residents during the Tren Maya Archaeological Salvage Project, coordinated by archaeologist Manuel Pérez Rivas, on Front 1 of Section 7.
