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Local residents flagged a sprawling ancient Maya city during construction work in southern Mexico, leading archaeologists to a remarkable discovery. The site, named El Jefeciño, spans at least 100 hectares and features monumental temples up to 46 feet tall.
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When crisis struck the Maya civilization 1,200 years ago, leaders didn't cling to absolute power. They built council houses and invited everyday people into decisions that shaped their future.
A centuries-old Maya tower will perfectly frame the sunset on Thursday in Cozumel, showcasing the civilization's astronomical genius. The free event at Punta Sur Eco Beach Park happens only twice a year.
Archaeologists working alongside Guatemala's Tz'utujil Maya community have confirmed an ancient settlement beneath Lake Atitlán, creating a new model where Indigenous knowledge and science work as equal partners. This discovery rewrites both what lies beneath the water and how archaeology itself should be practiced.
Archaeologists in Mexico discovered a 2,000-year-old Maya ceremonial site filled with sacred offerings that reveal how ancient communities came together. The find offers rare insights into how early Maya societies built shared spaces to strengthen community bonds. #
After nearly three years locked away from visitors, one of Mexico's most spectacular archaeological treasures is returning to public hands. The towering Toniná complex will reopen this month following a landmark decision to protect the ancient Maya site for future generations.
Archaeologists in Belize uncovered remarkably preserved wooden structures showing how Maya communities thrived in wetlands after droughts forced them to abandon cities. The discovery rewrites what we thought possible in tropical archaeology.
Laser technology has uncovered entire civilizations hidden beneath jungle canopies, revealing more than 60,000 previously unknown Maya structures in Guatemala alone. These discoveries are rewriting history books about how millions of ancient people lived, worked, and thrived.
Mexico is rolling out redesigned 10 and 20-peso coins featuring the Mexica sun god Tonatiuh and the iconic Maya Temple of Kukulkán. Every transaction will now carry a piece of the country's rich indigenous history.