A peninsula jutting into Guatemala’s Lake Petén Itzá is the site of the ancient Maya city of Nixtun-Ch’ich’. (Courtesy Timothy Pugh/Itza Archaeological Project) For years, archaeologist ...

Maya archaeology and landscape studies focus on understanding the ancient Maya civilization through their settlements, social structures, and the environments they inhabited. Recent research in ...

Just as Tikal dominated the Maya lowlands for centuries, it has dominated Maya archaeology since the 1950s. The sprawling city once had a population approaching 60,000, and its elegant buildings ...

NEW ORLEANS — Hidden beneath the forests of Mexico’s Campeche state lies an archaeological revelation: where scientists once ...

After two years of dialogue and coordinated work between the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and ejidal authorities, the ancient Maya city of Ichkabal in Quintana Roo, Mexico, ...

These routes, designed to showcase the region's cultural richness, aim to make the most of the railway infrastructure.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Maya as you explore key archaeological sites in Mexico and Guatemala, piecing together the fascinating history of this ancient civilisation.

Archaeologist Anabel Ford, who first recorded the site in 1983, works with local Maya people, in cooperation with both governments, to run El Pilar Archaeological Reserve for Maya Flora and Fauna.

Archaeology is a subject that fascinates and delights. Its discoveries tell us more about the history of us and our world.

Caracol is one of Belize's most stunning pieces of ancient history – the Maya archaeological site is renowned for its impressive size, being the tallest human-made structure in Belize.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Just a five-minute drive north of the Tulum Archaeological Site, escape to Caleta Tankah, a beach club and open-air cenote area that's accessible to the public. White sand ...