Archeologist objects; story goes viral. Jan. 5, 2012 — -- The textbooks will tell you that the Mayan people thrived in Central America from about 250 to 900 A.D., building magnificent temples in ...

This photo released by the Guatemalan government shows two anthropomorphic sculptures that "represent an ancestral couple." - Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sports Archaeologists have discovered ...

The discovery at the Maya site of Ucanal in Guatemala “marked a public dismantling of an old regime”—a rather pivotal moment ...

Archaeologists interested in the history of the Mayan kingdom were in for a surprise as a new tomb rose to prominence. After four decades of work in Caracol, Belize, Central America, experts unearthed ...

This video explores Xcaret in Mexico, featuring ancient Mayan ruins, hidden cenotes, and vibrant flamingos. Experience culture, nature, and history combined in one destination.

Maya civilization has once again amazed researchers with a groundbreaking archaeological revelation that challenges our understanding of ancient Mesoamerican society. Hidden beneath the dense jungle ...

A Maryland resident purchased a vase for about $4 on a clearance rack at a local thrift store, and kept it in her home for a few years. Upon visiting the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City ...