The Maya civilization emerged circa 2000 BCE, and for centuries they ruled over an extensive territory in Central America.

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

Ancient DNA from people buried up to 1,600 years ago in Honduras have revealed clues to the rise and fall of the Maya.

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

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

The city of "Los Abuelos" takes its name from two human-like sculptures of an "ancestral couple" found at the site.

Archaeologist have found a Maya complex in northern Guatamala that included astronomical observatories, pyramids, and complex ...

A new study uses genome analysis to show the decline, not erasure, of the ancient Maya civilization. Researchers compared the genomes of seven skeletons to previously sequenced sets from across ...

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

An international team of archaeologists discovered an ancient Maya city in a northeastern area of Guatemala known for its ...