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News Words: Urban

News Words: Urban

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Researchers in Mexico have discovered a large Mayan city dating back almost 1,500 years. Urban.

The ancient city of Valeriana is hidden in a deep forest.

Researchers used a laser technology able to see through thick treetops.

It showed a major settlement with thousands of structures, roads and waterways, suggesting an urban environment.

Urban describes something of or relating to a city and a large population.

Urban is the opposite of rural.