Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A new study uses genome analysis to show the decline, not erasure, of the ancient Maya civilization. Researchers compared the genomes of seven ...

Rainforests in Central America that have remained largely untouched by modern human activities could bear the invisible ...

New research led by Tulane University and published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports has uncovered surprising information about the Mayan population. Using LiDAR (Light Detection and ...

Explore 25 unbelievable facts about the Mayans, from their advanced calendars and sacred chocolate to unique beauty standards. Discover surprising insights ...

The stone temple in the ancient city of Caracol soars above the jungle in western Belize, an enduring symbol of the Maya dynasties that ruled Central America for centuries. Caracol’s central temple ...

Age is a rite of passage marked in many cultures through ritual and rite. As one of the most intriguing societies in history, it comes as no surprise that the Maya might shine here: children were ...

The Maya thrived in Mexico and Central America from 2000 B.C.E. to 900 C.E. and were known for their advanced agriculture, vibrant marketplaces and extensive trade networks. GOBanking Rates explored ...

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This week’s news that archaeologists have discovered the long-lost city of Valeriana highlights one major part of Maya society: astronomical observatories. More than 6,000 structures unveiled ...

Drawing upon 25 years of research, Andrew Scherer, professor of anthropology and archaeology and the ancient world and director of the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, ...

While Mel Gibson’s thrilling film “Apocalypto” attempted to depict a clear image of Mayan culture, it didn’t. There are in reality extensive gaps in our understanding of this civilization. In a recent ...