Maya cities were built in forest, which is why the aerial view matters here more than almost anywhere. At ground level you see a cleared core of pyramids; from above, the causeways, reservoirs, terraces and unexcavated mounds under the canopy.
Ceremonial centres across Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras, each with aerial views, photographs, video and a guide to the city's rise, its monuments and the ongoing fieldwork.
15 Ancient Maya sites
