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Experts have found a "special" ritual deposit below an ancient ball court that includes psychoactive and ceremonial plant remains.

The Olmecs are considered the mother culture of Central America. But many of the elements of their sophisticated civilization remain a mystery.

Just 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Mérida stands one of the least known archaeological areas of Yucatán, but it had great relevance during the pre-Hispanic era, mainly due to having a connection with Izamal. It is Aké, an ancient Mayan city that extended over four square kilometers and where it is currently possible to see

Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient pre-Hispanic camp in Mexico, believed to have been used by the Maya for cooking and consuming snails. This revelation, as reported by Newsweek, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culinary practices of one of the most enigmatic civilizations in history.

Researchers found some "unusual mounds of Earth" at the site, as well as pottery and snail shells.

For generations, legends have circulated in the Mexican city of Atlixco about a long-lost temple. Now, it's been found.

Chilling finds at Maya Moral-Reforma site in Mexico: decapitated skulls, artificial cranial modification, ancient rituals, and eerie offerings.

Ari Lopez sees the importance of historical contributions to archaeological sites travel relevance.

The unearthing of 20 burials provides new insight into a likely link between a Maya temple-pyramid at Tabasco and death, or with a Maya underworld deity.

Archaeologist Richard Hansen has devoted his life to preserving Maya sites and artifacts. But some question whether his efforts will do more harm than good.