Divers exploring the world’s longest known submerged cave system in Mexico have uncovered ancient Maya human remains alongside the bones of Ice Age animals. The find is being described as one of the ...

Located about three hours by boat off Ambergris Caye, the Great Blue Hole is a ring of coral encircling a huge underwater sinkhole. It’s home to colorful fish, shrimp, groupers, black tip and reef ...

The Late Classic period saw the pinnacle of ancient Maya civilization, with a population that exceeded 10 million people.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In C.E. 331, Te K’ab Chaak ascended to the throne as the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol in what is today Belize.

Maya civilization has once again amazed researchers with a groundbreaking archaeological revelation that challenges our understanding of ancient Mesoamerican society. Hidden beneath the dense jungle ...

The ancient Maya developed one of the most sophisticated calendar systems in the ancient world. But how exactly did they record time? In this video, we explore the Maya Long Count, hieroglyphic ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids and monuments that point to its significance as an important ceremonial site, the ...

Introduction -- Discovery and conquest by Europeans -- The fate of the Maya heritage -- The meaning of Maya civilization -- Foreign domination and rebirth of the Maya heritage -- The destruction of ...

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The Ancient Maya civilisation is celebrated not only for its remarkable achievements in art, architecture and astronomy but also for its sophisticated engagement with complex tropical environments.