Teen finds ancient Mayan city using stars and satellites - CNET

Next Gadoury went a step further, looking at a 23rd constellation containing three stars. Only two of those corresponded to known cities. Having established the spot where another city should be, Gadoury worked with the Canadian Space Agency to get satellite imagery of the spot, where geometric evidence of a human settlement was found. It's thought that the site features a large pyramid, as well as 30 buildings.

"I didn't understand why the Maya built their cities far away from rivers, in remote areas, or in the mountains," Gadoury is quoted as saying. Connecting those settlements to the location of stars was, it seems, the breakthrough.

Gadoury has reportedly named the city K'ÀAK 'CHI, which translates to 'fire mouth'. Having presented his impressive findings, a trip to examine the site in person is planned.