New research led by Tulane University and published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports has uncovered surprising information about the Mayan population. Using LiDAR (Light Detection and ...
A sprawling Maya metropolis, hidden for centuries beneath dense tropical canopy, is coming into focus as archaeologists combine laser mapping, on‑the‑ground excavation and even chance encounters in ...
HOUSTON — University of Houston archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of Te K'ab Chaak, the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol in Belize, Central America. The discovery represents the ...
Discovery of Maya king's tomb reveals deep ties to Teotihuacan over a century earlier than believed. (CREDIT: University of Houston) In the heart of Belize, archaeologists have uncovered a royal tomb ...
Deep in the Chiapas jungle, a hidden set of Maya murals survived centuries of decay, forcing scholars to rethink sacrifice, war, and royal power in the Classic period. This chapter follows their ...