A German tourist was arrested and attacked by locals after he illegally scaled the side of the Temple of Kukulcan in Yucatan, ...

FOR DECADES, scholars have argued about what caused the so-called Maya collapse. Several million Maya lived ... unearths remnants of a civilization of warriors, artists, and kings that still feels ...

The new findings differ from what was found when other ancient Maya regions were examined with lidar ... often viewed as a cautionary tale about climate change — this great civilization collapses ...

In addition to being one of the most important cities of the ancient Mayan civilization, this site, located in the state of Campeche, Mexico, is a protected site for its rich biodiversity.

In fact they’re not hills at all but ancient pyramids, left to decay after the collapse of the Maya civilization a millennium ago. The site was a thriving settlement during the Classic Maya ...

reaching all the way back to those used by the ancient Maya civilization. Over time, this approach has melded with the style and technique brought by the Spanish conquistadors, along with those ...

Bonampak means "painted walls" in Maya, and the site is known for just that: beautiful murals depicting the life of the ancient Maya. The three-roomed Templo de las Pinturas has remarkably well ...

The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient Mesoamerican people.

They brought new diseases and tried to remove all traces of Maya culture. Only a few structures ... An important Ancient Maya god or creature? Will it represent the king or queen of your Maya ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — The newest exhibit at the Putnam Museum and Science Center is an interactive journey through an ancient Mayan archaeological site. "Mysteries of the Mayan Medallion" is open to ...

Embarking on an adventure to Belize can be one of the most enriching experiences for travelers seeking a blend of natural ...