The Mayans
Researchers think the largest and oldest monumental Maya site is a map of the universe
The site's layout follows the solar movement and “is comparable to, or even greater than, those of later Mesoamerican cities.”
Foundation Rock Decoded: INAH Reveals Sixth-Century Maya Powerhouse Queen Ish Chak Ch'iena
Dresden Codex decoded: study unveils the Maya’s 700-year eclipse calculator
13 years without rain: The catastrophic drought that crippled the Maya
How LiDAR Shattered Maya Population Myths: A 45% Increase Revealed
"We expected a modest increase in population estimates from our 2018 lidar analysis, but seeing [this] jump was truly surprising."
Researcher Uncovers Lost Maya Rebel City Deep in Chiapas
Archeologist Josuhé Lozada Toledo said, "it was the most exhausting field experience of my career, but in the end, we found the archaeological evidence just where the computer model predicted."
Deep within Sky Place pyramid, Archaeologists find tomb of Maya ruler Te K'ab Chaak
Discovery sheds new light on early Maya history and Caracol's ties with Teotihuacan.
Mexican authorities to sue MrBeast over alleged violations in Mayan temple video
INAH alleges MrBeast used heritage sites for unauthorized commercial purposes, violating filming permits.
Human remains in Guatemala's Cueva de Sangre reveal ancient Maya ritual sacrifices
Archaeologists found items known to have been used in rituals, such as obsidian blades and red ochre, in the cave.
Archaeologists discover first known Maya tattooing tools in Belize cave
Microscopic analysis reveals tools had wear patterns consistent with tattooing on skin.
Teotihuacan altar found in Tikal, highlighting ancient ties with Maya
Discovery includes remains of three children, indicating sacrificial rituals linked to Teotihuacan.
Ancient Maya city Ichkabal opens to the public in Quintana Roo
Becomes Mexico's 194th pre-Columbian archaeological site open to visitors.
A 4,000-year-old fishing canal network may have helped the rise of the Maya Civilization
Using drones and Google Earth data, archaeologists mapped a network of earthen canals.
Archaeological discovery reveals hidden history of Mayan “Snake Kings”
Newly discovered reliefs at Dzibanché depict celestial ancestors of the Kaanu'l dynasty.
Statue of Poseidon in Mexico angers local deity Chaac, allegedly causing Hurricane Beryl
A Poseidon statue in Mexico faces removal for offending Mayan rain god Chaac, amid jokes after Hurricane Beryl hit, prompting local concern and an official removal request.