Oh this is an exciting one! Also known as the White City or Ciudad Blanca, the legend of the Lost City of the Monkey God has been a bedtime story for generations of children in Honduras. A lost, cursed city of immense wealth, trespassing it will ensure you a certain death. For centuries, adventurers and explorers have searched for this ancient, mysterious place.
The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston is a real-life account of the 2015 archaeological quest deep in the jungles of Honduras, chronicling Preston’s firsthand experience as a journalist and participant in the expedition led by documentary producer Steve Elkins, who enlisted the help of archaeologists, scientists, and government officials to uncover the secrets of the lost civilization.
Along the way, Preston describes the challenges and dangers they faced in the hostile environment, as well as the stunning findings and implications of their research. The book also delves into the controversy and criticism that surrounded their project, and the unexpected consequences of their exposure to a deadly tropical disease 😖 Captivating, excruciating, and exciting, this book reads like a real-life Indiana Jones adventure.
I’m trying to track down the documentary to watch in Australia – let me know if you figure out where I can watch it!