He described the city ruins in great detail without giving its location .
Da Silva wrote that during 1753 , he had discovered the ruins of an ancient city that contained arches , a statue , and a temple with hieroglyphics .
Da Silva described the city ruins in great detail without giving its location .
Da Silva wrote that during 1753 , he had discovered the ruins of an ancient city that contained arches , a statue , and a temple with hieroglyphics .