The fall of the ancient Maya civilisation came gradually — as did the disappearance of its centres of power, each one slowly reclaimed by the creeping jungle. Mighty cities were lost for centuries, ...
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 ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Mayan Chichén Itzá, an archaeological site in Mexico, as seen from the air. Thick forest ...
Cozumel may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about Mayan ruins. But it turns out there are actually a few archaeological sites on the island. San Gervasio is the biggest and ...
During road construction in Kohunlich, archaeologists and workers found seven ancient structures once used by elite Maya families, photos show. Photo from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology ...
Crafting your ultimate travel bucket list for Mexico? Then seeing the Fall Equinox at Chichen Itza Ruins needs to be at the top of that list. Looking for the best Chichen Itza tours? I recommend ...
Children sacrificed at Chichén Itzá have genetic links to people living near the ancient Maya city in Mexico, and hint at the effects of colonial-era epidemics. The ruins of the Maya metropolis ...
As our United Airlines flight was descending into San Pedro Sula airport, the large square fields outside La Lima and the serpentine Ulua river brought back memories of so many landings and time here ...