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How burned artifacts offer a window into the dismantling of a dynasty.

Residue analysis suggests ritual use of tobacco at the ancient Mesoamerican city of Cotzumalhuapa, Guatemala

According to a new paper, ancient Maya reservoirs, which used aquatic plants to filter and clean the water, “can serve as archetypes for natural, sustainable water systems to address future water needs.” The Maya built and maintained reservoirs that were in use for more than 1,000 years, wrote Un

From Lupercalia's odd matchmaking to Carthaginian child sacrifice, these customs of ancient festivals once defined festivities in ways you never imagined.

Archaeologists have found a remarkable sculpted head of a Maya serpent warrior wearing a feathered headdress and a serpent helmet at Chichen Itza in Mexico.

<p>According to a new paper, ancient Maya reservoirs, which used aquatic plants to filter and clean the water, “can serve as archetypes for natural, sustainable water systems to address future water needs.” The Maya built and maintained reservoirs that were in use for more than 1,000 years. These reservoirs provided potable water for thousands to tens of thousands of people in cities during the annual, five-month dry season and in periods of prolonged drought.</p>...

The Classic Maya who lived in the tropical southern lowlands of Central America from around 250-900 A.D. relied on reservoirs to survive their five-month dry season and sporadic droughts.But how did they keep their water clean?The answer could hint at ways to improve water quality and availability under climate change.

Pusilha is a notable archaeological site within San Benito Poite, Belize, dating back to the Late Classic Maya era. It was a major urban center ...

Mexico archaeologists discovered a lavishly adorned human body in a grave believed to be over 1,000 years old while workers were completing the construction of the Maya Train.

Discover El Pilar, one of Belize's largest Maya cities. Once grand and bustling, it remains a hidden gem awaiting curious travelers.