New Ancient Civilization Found in Honduras?

A ancient civilization, which was previously shrouded in mystery, has been found in eastern Honduras. A team of archaeologists has unearthed the first two ancient artifacts from "La Ciudad Blanca," translated to English as "The White City."

In a report with La Prensa, among the artifacts recoved by the international team were an ancient clay tray, which showed a vulture's head, and a jar decorated with the heads of both a jaguar and a man. These two pieces were presented on Tuesday by Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

The international team of archaeologists were from the Honduran Institute of Anthropology and History.

National Geographic archaeologist Christopher Fisher said that the discovered artifacts might have come from an ancient civilization, which dates back from 1000 to 1500 AD. Fisher currently leads the team of experts, and will be spending a month recovering the ancient artifacts. 

National Geographic reported that, until recent history, the lost city of Honduras remained elusive and shrouded in mystery. There were many stories coming from prospectors and explorers who told of the "White City."

The ancient site is complete with earthen pyramids, plazas as well as a collection of stone artifacts. 

Back then, the so-called "White City" was the stuff of legends. The old stories spoke of a "white house" where the natives would hide from the Spanish soldiers.

The "White City," or more popularly known as the "Lost City of the Monkey God," is now the stuff of reality. On Tuesday, President Juan Orlando Hernandez paid a visit to the ancient site.

Hernandez said that the discovery of the ancient site was a blessing from God. He added that this moment was a blessing for Hondurans and lovers of history and archaeology.

He also asked Hondurans to understand that the discovery of the ancient city means that it should represent "a national commitment and project." 

Virgilio Paredes, Director of the Honduran Institute for Anthropology and History, said that the archaeology team hopes to form a "strategic plan" by the end of the month to widen their search. 

He added that he and the team hope to discover what ancient culture once lived in the ancient city, and that it is their mission to distinguish myth from reality. 

The team of archaeologists believe that the region La Mosquitia harbors is home to many "lost cities," a part of a lost civilization.