University of Houston professors Arlen and Diane Chase have been excavating the same site in Belize for nearly 40 years.

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 ...

Ever wondered about the hidden marvels of the ancient Maya civilization? Prepare to be amazed as we unveil 25 incredible facts that will change everything you thought you knew! From groundbreaking ...

A team of archaeologists excavating the ancient Maya city of Caracol discovered the tomb of its first ruler, which contained ...

Found in the ancient city of Caracol, the tomb contained a rare jade mask, ceramics, and jewelry often linked to the Maya ...

While the origins of Maya culture remain murky, it’s thought to have first emerged between 7000 B.C. and 2000 B.C., when hunter-gatherers abandoned their nomadic habits and created more ...

Ritual desecration of royal remains by fire wasn’t unknown in Maya culture. The Maya even had a term for it: “ och-i k’ak’ t-u-muk-il, ‘the fire entered his/her tomb,’” the ...

Mayan culture is cyclical, everything begins again at some stage, and people expect things to get better," added Magaña who has a degree in linguistics from the University of Valladolid.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites; hallway IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS Just 30 minutes from the Cancun airport, your authentic Mayan adventure starts in the impressive lobby with a recreation ...

Episode 2, Civilization, highlighted Bey, Millsaps professor Evan Parker and other Millsaps students and staff as new evidence is unearthed in Mexico’s Yucatan, transforming long-held ideas ...