Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

The pyramid-building society reigned over much of Central America until it collapsed. Today, its descendants keep many traditions alive—a sign of resilience. This sculpture of the head of a ...

Yaxnohcah managed to maintain a city for so long because of the way they sustainably managed their water supply and agriculture. “It shows the organization of the Maya — their engineering, their ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Jade Skirt: Us Maya have really healthy diets. As well as the maize, beans and squash we grow to eat, we also ...

It was a huge trade centre in the heart of Mesoamerica. The Maya were so successful at farming was because they studied the stars and the weather. This meant they were able to create very detailed ...

Lidar technology revealed a sprawling, urban settlement, replete with architectural marvels and agricultural infrastructure. The classical-era Maya civilization dates back to the period between ...

The Mayan language is a vehicle to rescue the knowledge that grandmothers and grandfathers have. Through it we can learn the details of traditional gastronomy, astronomy, agriculture and natural ...

Prior to the 16th century, when the Spanish invaded the area, the Maya were the dominant regional group. They created large pyramids and stone structures, managed agriculture and kept records ...

For millennia, the Maya people of Guatemala have been practising a unique agricultural system that fuses sustainability, climate resilience and environmental preservation. Based on the ...

Ancient buildings and landscape modifications, including public plazas, agricultural terraces and ... revealed a dense and diverse array of Mayan settlements, including one sprawling city dating ...