Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, ...

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

Today, more than 30 Mayan languages exist and are spoken by at least six million people worldwide. Although some, like Chicomuseltec and Choltí, have disappeared or are close to extinction, others, ...

Every little piece we can obtain from the excavations is fundamental, like a piece of the larger puzzle we are putting ...

These findings offer valuable insights into human history, population dynamics, and the eventual collapse of the Classic Maya ...

A decline in the population density led to the eventual collapse of the Classic Maya civilisation, they concluded. This was between the 9th and 11th centuries, a period marked by frequent severe ...

Palynologists who study tiny pollen fossils share 4 stories found in grains that fell hundreds to millions of years ago.

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“Located here is one of the most important ritual centers in the region, with notable sanctuaries, helping to reassess our understanding of Mayan history,” the ministry said in a video ...

You’re in the right place, because this article contains my honest review of riding the Mayan Train in Mexico — so you can see if it’s right for you. It also includes pro tips, as well as answers to ...

More than a millennium ago, a Maya community collapsed in the face of a devastating drought. One writer joined an intrepid ...