Caracol

What the Show Claims

• ›Ancient Aliens presents Maya sites as potential evidence of extraterrestrial contact, suggesting new discoveries contradict traditional archaeology. The show implies Maya achievements may have been influenced by alien visitors.

What Archaeology Says

Caracol is a major Maya archaeological site in Belize's Cayo District, occupied from around 1500 BCE to 900 CE. Excavations have revealed sophisticated water management systems, astronomical observatories, and evidence of a thriving urban center.