For many, the Ancient Maya's culture remains mysterious. Although history education in this area is improving, most of the advances in Maya studies have been relegated to academic circles.

A new book takes readers on a guided tour of Maya history as narrated by an anthropologist who has spent more than 35 years salvaging and exploring the remains of ancient Maya cities, farms and sacred ...

Throughout history, clean and potable water has been one of the most prized possessions, without which no human civilization could have ever sustained itself. Not only is water crucial for ...

The site’s relative obscurity means you can explore its wonders in relative solitude, making for a very personal encounter ...

Oxwatz Nature Park, an ecotourism site in the Yucatán peninsula, brought in a joint team of Mexican and Spanish archaeologists to survey the Maya ruins within its nature preserve, Mexico’s National ...

For a brief period one of those city-states prevailed and became the closest thing to an empire in Maya history. It was ruled by the Snake kings of the Kaanul dynasty, which until just a few ...

With modern day Maya still living where their ancestors once did, these discoveries help them to recover and reconnect to the parts of their history that were so brutally destroyed by the invading ...

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Who was Pakal the great? Explore the life of K'inich Janaab Pakal, the longest reigning Maya king in history. What happened to the Mayas? Discover what happened to the Maya people and explore some ...

Cancún is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and for a good reason. From breathtaking beaches to rich ...

Reviewers said the educational exhibits were easy to understand and thoroughly showcased Mayan history. With the large size of the property, some travelers noted they could have wandered around ...