Located in the state of Campeche, Mexico, the ancient Maya city of Edzná stands as one of Mesoamerica’s most remarkable archaeological sites. Flourishing from the Preclassic period through the ...

Discover Uxmal, one of Mexico’s most impressive ancient Mayan cities filled with remarkable architecture and history. This ...

Ancient Maya believed that the rain god Chaak resided in caves and natural wells called cenotes. Maya farmers today in Mexico ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Mayan Chichén Itzá, an archaeological site in Mexico, as seen from the air. Thick forest around unexcavated Mayan ruins makes ...

During road construction in Kohunlich, archaeologists and workers found seven ancient structures once used by elite Maya families, photos show. Photo from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists have transcribed mural symbols from Mayan ruins to learn the name of an astronomer and mathematician from the ...

As of April 18, 2026, Xunantunich stands as a pinnacle of Mayan heritage just outside San Ignacio, Belize, drawing adventurers seeking timeless mysteries. This ancient site offers panoramic jungle ...

Archaeologists mapping the well-preserved Maya settlement of X’baatún found dozens of ruined structures dating back over 800 years. Photo from Xavier Sicart Chavarría via INAH Hidden beneath the ...

Multiple ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico are inaccessible due to cartel violence in a blow to tourism in the country’s southern state. Mexico’s government admitted that tourists can no longer get to at ...

June 20th marked the start of the summer solstice, a moment that draws thousands of people from around the world to the ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, Mexico, to see a phenomenon that appears ...

A short flight from Guatemala City to Flores puts travelers within reach of Tikal. Staying on Lake Petén Itzá turns the trip into a slower journey through jungle, villages and Maya history. This voice ...

Archaeologists have transcribed mural symbols from Mayan ruins to learn the name of an astronomer and mathematician from the ancient civilization for the first time, Guatemala's Ministry of Culture ...