Archaeologists in Guatemala have discovered the ruins of a 3,000-year-old Maya city featuring “remarkable” architecture, including pyramids and monuments, that shed more light on the ancient ...

Archaeologists have uncovered an early instance of patolli, an ancient Maya board game, but in very startling circumstances in Guatemala. Findings have been published in the journal Latin America ...

An "extraordinary" nose ornament made from human bone was discovered at the site of an ancient Maya city in Mexico. Researchers found the unique artifact during work at the Palenque Archaeological ...

Archaeologists have discovered a palace at an ancient Maya city in southeastern Mexico that shares characteristics with ruins in neighboring Guatemala, which could point to an "important" period of ...

Lying deep within the lush jungles of Belize lies a hidden treasure trove of ancient wonders—the magnificent Maya ruins of Caracol. Steeped in history and surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the ...

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.