Belize may not be the first country to come to mind when you think of famous Mayan archaeological wonders. Sites like Ch ...

Craving a trip that’s equal part adventure and elegant escape? Does your idea of a vacation also include a bit of history and ...

Though magnificent, the ruins of Tikal visible today represent ... “Blood was the mortar of ancient Maya ritual life,” wrote groundbreaking epigrapher Lin-da Schele and art historian Mary ...

Tulum is the perfect destination for families who love a blend of luxury and adventure—those who want to step beyond the ...

the country is located at the geographical heart of the ancient Maya world, and it’s home to more Maya ruins than any of its neighbours. There’s an especially high concentration here ...

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

A large necropolis discovered in an ancient oasis provides a missing piece to the archaeological puzzle of the Iron Age, officials said. Screengrab from the United Arab Emirates' Department of Culture ...

R.I. –– Archaeologists have found a smoking gun in the ancient rivalry between two Mesoamerican powers. A newly discovered painted altar found buried under the Maya city of Tikal bears the ...

The Mayans chose this site because it is slightly elevated on a flat island and because of the cenotes — natural sinkholes — and the water they provided. Roads from all four directions led to San ...

Photo by the National Institute of Anthropology and History Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered ancient Mayan pottery in a cave system a little more than 10 miles away from downtown Playa de ...