Discovered in the ruins of Tikal, the altar sheds light on strained relations between the Maya city and Teotihuacán—which was located more than 600 miles away ...

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In an urban housing complex dating back to the 4th century AD in the middle of the jungle of Guatemalaarchaeologists ...

In our opinion, no Central America trip is done without a visit to Guatemala. The region boasts three UNESCO world heritage sites, including Mayan ruins, the colorful colonial town of Antigua, and the ...

I loved this personalized touch because it helps you better understand the Mayan zodiacs, which you see throughout Guatemala ... day trip from Lake Atitlan. The ruins aren’t as large or dramatic as ...

Tikal, Temple I Courtesy of Flickr user mtsrs. Tikal Courtesy of Flickr user Hector Garcia. Tikal Courtesy of Flickr user 4Neus. "Tikal Clouds" Courtesy of Flickr user 4Neus. I was only 7 years ...

Temple I, or Temple of the Great Jaguar, in northern Tikal National Park, in Peten, Guatemala (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) From ...

Tikal, a 2,400-year-old Maya city nestled in the heart of Guatemala, lies over 600 miles from the ancient metropolis of Teotihuacan in Mexico. Yet, the discovery of this altar suggests a ...

Apr. 16, 2025 — A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps ...