Farming was at the centre of ancient Maya life. But these people are also remembered for other amazing creations, like their spectacular buildings and beautiful objects made from jade, a rare and ...

The new findings differ from what was found when other ancient Maya regions were examined with lidar. Some large ancient cities in Belize were surrounded by terraces built for agriculture, while ...

The practices were performed to appease the gods, ensure agricultural fertility ... us a glimpse into the cultural lives of the ancient Maya," Johannes Krause, senior author and director of ...