Ancient City Discovered

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient city hidden beneath a dense tropical forest.

考古學家發現了一座隱藏在茂密熱帶森林底下的古城遺跡。

The site was identified using laser scanning equipment mounted on small aircraft.

這處遺址是藉由裝設在小型飛機上的雷射掃描設備確認的。

The scans revealed roads, houses and large public buildings covering several square kilometers.

掃描結果顯示，這裡有道路、房屋和大型公共建築，涵蓋面積達數平方公里。

Researchers estimate that the city may once have been home to tens of thousands of people.

研究人員估計，這座城市過去可能住著數萬人。

The discovery challenges earlier beliefs that the region was only lightly populated.

這項發現挑戰了先前認為該地區人煙稀少的看法。

Excavation work is expected to begin next year, once the necessary permits are granted.

預計在取得必要的許可後，挖掘工作將於明年展開。