Exploring an Ancient Mayan Palace hidden in the Jungle

[@thissanchezisdirty]

Mad respect...alot of academics never leave the office and are called "experts" there is no substitute for actually being there

[@seriously_america]

10:42 check out that meandering line of thin stones that cuts across the entire wall. thats awesome. was is for decoration or for purpose in construction of the wall?

[@jasonrosenberger6989]

I noticed that as well, I would think it was a remnant from building processes but can only speculate for now. Also, I was wondering what type of material was used as the bonding agent for the stone, is it closer to concrete, clay, plaster, etc....

[@satanwest2923]

So awesome! Its crazy to think of all the wonders of the ancient world that hasn't been uncovered still. Love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@ZombieSnax42069]

Words can't describe the feeling of awe and emotion this was. I can't call it a video , something about that palace has me in beautiful tears of amazment and ... words can't describe it. Bravo and Thank you.❤

[@dianemurray6550]

My husband and I are 2 of the only 3 gringos living in the Maya village of Ek Balam. The jungle here has swallowed but not consumed ruins everywhere you look.

[@BillyStutton]

Just Subscribed... As someone that has always been fascinated with world history and ancient architecture, engineering, megaliths, ruins, lost civilizations & technologies, especially with that of India and The East, as an American of Azteca/Spanish and Spanish/Basque decent, knowing that such amazing ancient ruins are here in The New World, that sence of wonder that got me fascinated(borderline infatuated) with ruins of the East has just been reignited by whats here in the Americas. Absolutely Magnificent and Amazing! Great work Luke, keep it up!... It would be awesome to see your chanel have a drone/LiDar team, and 3D renderings of what these places would've looked like at the hight of their civilizations... Wishing your chanel the most success!

[@kingconstructo]

Needs more views, this should be a bigger channel

[@mikemcphaden80]

Loving the video's Luke!!! You guys might already know about this but I just watched Muskoka Freerider video about the camera he uses. He rides snowmobiles up mountains , the camera has multiple mounting options, including off a backpack. The images are stunning!!! Not sure this helps or even applies for you guys but when I heard your camera guy say it's hard to climb with one hand I thought of this . Looking forward to all your adventures and I'm working on the wife to go on one of your tours. She's not nearly as interested as I am. LOL

[@SKyshaft]

Keep ploughing forward,love your channel ❤️☕

[@brigsmith949]

just found you off a podcast i'm hooked man love this i'll be watching it all

[@bobule]

Good work Luke, really want to see inside of one of those palaces!

[@edwardmartin5860]

Appreciate you brotha keep up the good work. So much we still need 2 learn.thnx Luke

[@MrMarvell]

Won't be venturing out deep in the jungle like you man. But I'm going Mexico for the first time in May, seeing most of the main sites there, cannot wait!

[@lootwigvanwegen]

Lucky for you that cats just don't have comedic timing. "I'm trying not to get bit by a snake or a spider" would have been the perfect moment for a jaguar to appear and eat your face. :D

[@AncintArt2ndColony]

Another wonderful video Luke ! Thank you guys for bringing us along once again . Absolutely Beautiful Place . I like to pitcher what it looked like in my mind, thanks for pointing out serten featchers . I imagine their wood work like the lost iceing of a cake .

[@SillySlidingSloth]

Mad respect, Luke ! Bless you and your journey

[@middle-agedmacdonald2965]

I really like your channel. Have you seen History for Granite's new video about the pyramids? It's a pretty good guess, the guy does his homework.

[@alexanderalexander7404]

It was a nice shot of the sarcophagus of the "Red Queen" (Ix Tz'akbu Ajaw) of Ba'akal/ Tok'Tahn

[@jonlonglastname]

"looks cooler" Looks hot and moist haha. Keep it up!

[@Patrix8558]

Oh, here we go again!!!

[@StepmaniaRocky]

Keep doing what you're doing buddy. This is fantastic to see, you can consider me a new fan!

[@rpgober3048]

Yes! Can't wait!

[@drdeviant8365]

You the man Luke🤘

[@JREXCLIPZ0821]

You're going to blow up making videos like this! 👍

[@AaronNazzy]

What camera and audio equipment are you using?? It’s absolutely incredible

[@DJDeTVibe]

Great video, enjoying all the work you putting into this to bring knowledge to people

[@RandyLe-cb2eb]

Beautiful

[@PJ_MIKE]

Great video! Thanks!

[@dustybees6308]

Great video as always keep up the good work

[@johnmajewski1065]

Great ❤thanks most interesting !

[@gitBritt]

So these videos inspire me to make documentaries. I've been to a number of ancient ruins with my Indiana Jones hat and camera. I just never thought about making it into KZbin vids until recently.

[@Richrr119]

Thank you for showing us all the hidden and forgotten Mayan places. Incredible!

[@paulasurf3830]

congrats Like,lov yr videos,keep on

[@chaliewalker1]

Keep grinding!

[@channel01e]

Keep up the good work man!

[@maryhawk6905]

Great series!

[@m-pulsee]

so fun!!!

[@rinshaolin94]

It almost feels like ASMR it’s very satisfying all of the jungle sounds

[@ErikLoney]

You do great work!

[@josephpiskac2781]

I think you would find Nevada Ancient Sites to be more photogenic.

[@IronicallyVague]

If you find a library let us know *or if you find any pools of Mercury underneath the structure too

[@caloyssk1]

1st ep i watched after awhile thanks for this sir 💪

[@janoschalthofer7990]

Luce is a unique pioneer who does great work. Very impressive! Love what you do.

[@beastzombiekiller]

Love these videos can't wait to see more. Is there any possibility that maybe these caverns inside the pyramids or maybe in the ancient cities no one has found yet there could still be Maya Codexes that could have survived?

[@lebmc2148]

Absolutely amazing content!

[@dylanking1895]

Love it, more please.

[@danmolina2724]

Good stuff Thanks to both of you 8)

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Luke plz say you seen the face and small stone detail in that wall you touched at the end there. !!! ☀️🧬❤️‍🔥🦾

[@danherrick5785]

That was a snake running through the wall.

[@AncintArt2ndColony]

Most of this type of imagery is hard to see . Some can't see it unless it's pointed out . Even then some don't expect it . Look for noses 👃 eyes 👀 or one eye 👁️ in side profiles . If they line up with a head 🗣️ mouth 👄 hair where it should be . Animals , Zoo Morphs and People can also sometimes be seen blending together in a sort of Totem Style ! Some call it " Having the Eye " !

[@landonlundin7792]

I love you bro, but you need some hiking poles and major hydration 😮

[@SomeOne-on6yf]

How great of a video would it be if you went into the temple and found some artifacts..... way better than just walking around

[@mikemcginnis1288]

What is that beaded trail through the wall at 10:30 by your hand ?

[@rmsavig2204]

Amazingly tough conditions. Do you think the climate was more moderate during the Mayan age?

[@chingonbass]

No

[@alexanderalexander7404]

Good! This time you said "'potentially' red blue or green". Always phrase what you "suspect" separate from what you have evidence for.

[@meatmaker958]

Anyone got any good book recommendations about lost civilizations of South America?? This has been my recent obsession

[@alexanderalexander7404]

"Looks cooler" in this environment can translate to "more dead". Forget the "cool factor" and think strategically.

[@-Viceroy-]

Where did the Patreon account disappear?

[@danthefrst]

👍

[@alexanderalexander7404]

Build up high to catch the breezes. Xibalba Mitnal would never have been at the top of Maya pyramids. This was the Witznal realm of Itzamnah, Hun Ahau, and Chaak.

[@TheFirasjanabi]

how many times did you think, next time I gotta work on my cardio first

[@ThomiX0.0]

at 10:40 you are standing infront of a wall, which has a around going line of thin stones.. Who knows what for..

[@tommyatomic1284]

you state the buildings were built like that to keep the occupants cool in the dense humid jungle. Luke, you should be aware that when the entire continent was thriving and all centres being used, very little of the jungle was there. it was all cleared for cities and farms, bar parks and other stuff. but the absolute vast majority of the amazon jungle wasn't there.

[@black_eagle]

He's in the Yucatan -- the Amazon is thousands of miles away. They did clear a lot of forest, but not the "vast majority" -- don't know where you're getting that from.

[@terrellowens897]

Why are you not showing more of the pyramid? You’re on top of it and the cameraman doesn’t even show much at all. He just keeps following you when we wanna see more of the rooms and walls on the top of the pyramid.

[@black_eagle]

The videography is deceptive. He's trying to make it look like he's deep in the jungle exploring untouched ruins, when the site has clearly been restored and there are probably tourists and a parking lot nearby. So he keeps the camera shots tight and focused on him. This channel is a bit of a grift, to be honest.

[@AncintArt2ndColony]

I don't think it's deceptive . They are showing what it is like walking around the area , not the stand back full parameter view like you're used to . And doing it this way it's not practical to examine and panorama each step .

[@black_eagle]

​@@AncintArt2ndColony No, it's clearly more than that. He's trying to create an Indiana Jones discovering lost cities in the jungle image, and to most youtube viewers who've never been to these places it's believable. But I've been to that area, and know from experience that if you aren't careful your camera will pick up tourists, paths, garbage cans and other things that break the illusion of being deep in the jungle. Even at Calakmul he tried to make it look that way, even though the place is well-developed and full of tourists. If you can't see the deception, well, there's a sucker born every minute, as the saying goes.

[@maoama]

Reddit brought me here

[@alexanderalexander7404]

Luke..... I am concerned about you camera man. I am hearing sounds from him that may mean he is not in great shape at the moment. You should monitor this and be ready to stop, drink water, rest, and proceed back if necessary.

[@anoncal]

He hasn't posted in a month. I think he died 😔

[@lukeskydropper]

Nope. We are optimistic here.

[@anoncal]

@@lukeskydropper prove it

[@alexanderalexander7404]

It is pronounced Nah Hwok Ah, not Na Why Ah Kah, and not Nah Wee Ahk Ka. I admire that you are attempting to use Maya dialectic words where-ever possible.

[@jciiicrypto3279]

Please get better at story telling. Where are you ? Why are you there ? What are you looking for? Tell us and your views 1000x