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 ...

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 ...

From witnessing active volcanoes and getting involved in community tourism to exploring stone cities that have stood for ...

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.

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

500 years later, Palenque—one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico—is a modern wellspring from which researchers have drawn some of the most detailed information about Maya culture.

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

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 ...

Tulum showcases the “east coast architectural” Maya period style. One characteristic is the simplicity of the style ... Catherwood's accuracy and skill helped preserve the past through his ...

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.