Cum era purificată apa acum 2.000 de ani. Sistemul natural de filtrare folosit de o civilizație din junglă. „Putea fi eficient și în prezent”

Around 2,000 years ago, the Maya civilization developed a natural water purification system using zeolite and quartz, which remains effective today. This system was discovered in Tikal, Guatemala, where researchers found that the Maya transported these materials from a nearby location to filter water in reservoirs. The porous minerals helped reduce contaminants, showcasing the advanced engineering skills of the Maya. Despite the challenges of water management in their environment, they successfully implemented techniques for both storage and quality improvement of water. This discovery highlights the ingenuity of indigenous populations in water management long before other civilizations.