In a significant development in archaeological research, a panel inscribed with Mayan hieroglyphics has been recovered from a ...

Our knowledge of ancient Maya tobacco use comes mainly from visual ... in the September/October 2024 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Become a subscriber and support our award ...

The walls of Loltun's caves serve as a canvas to the past, showcasing drawings and carvings that date back thousands of years ...

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Mapping growing cities with satellite tech like space-based radar helps protect not only the exposed archaeology but also the harder-to-spot remains buried underground, added Agapiou, who is also ...

The Ancient Mayan civilization gave far more to human history than doomsday prophesies and blood sport. Consider: Can You Realistically Follow Dave Ramsey’s 8% Retirement Rule? Suze Orman Says ‘Live ...

The discovery of an Inca mummy on the Quehuar Volcano, located in the Salta region of Argentina in 1975, was a significant ...

Archaeologists are finding these ruins faster due to better satellite technology. Using a pulsed laser technique called lidar, or light detection and ranging, satellites can peer through the dense ...

The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a single, powerful spiritual force. They were not polytheists who worshipped ...

The Mayan ruins in Tulum, perched atop a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, are a must-visit. This site was once a thriving ...

Encircled by thick jungle, Palenque is one of the most impressive and mysterious of all Mexico’s ancient Maya sites. Known by the ancient Maya people as Lakamha, and today a UNESCO World ...

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