In Thomas Pynchon's "Mason & Dixon," an intriguing encounter occurs when the protagonists meet a Mexican adventurer. He reveals the existence of a remarkable ancient city hidden underground, which has been largely forgotten by time.
This city is home to thousands of mummies that populate the streets, seemingly engaged in daily activities, preserved remarkably well. The mummies are adorned with gold that is so finely crafted, it resembles flowing gum, offering a vivid and surreal image of a once-thriving civilization that continues to exist in a state of eternal motion.