Archaeologist Ivan Sprat spent over 30 years searching for lost Mayan cities located deep within Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. In 2013, he discovered a lost city dating back to the 8th century, capable of housing 40,000 people. A year later, two more Mayan cities named Lagunita and Tamchin were discovered.

Both cities appeared to have been abandoned around 1,200 years ago, and the reason for their collapse remains a mystery. In 2023, Sprat's team located the remains of another ancient abandoned Mayan city named Okom Tun, which was filled with pyramid-shaped structures as tall as 15 meters.

The cylindrical columns found in the city are believed to have been entrances to upper rooms, and pottery found on site indicates that the city was once full of life between 600 and 800 AD.

Okom Tun was previously uncharted, making it a significant discovery for archaeologists trying to understand more about the Mayans and their collapse. The Mayans were known for their impressive architecture, skills in astronomy, mathematics, writing, and discovery of zero, chocolate, rubber, and the world's first ball game. The discovery of lost Mayan cities continues to fascinate experts and the public alike.