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Talking About Maya Trade as Social Force at Palacio Cantón
Trade routes, goods, and the merchants were bound up with politics, cosmology, and everyday ritual — and still echo today.
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How Maya Astronomers Predicted Celestial Events Far into the Future
The Maya of antiquity are well known for their profound interest in the night sky. This longing for the stars was not merely a scientific pursuit; it was fundamental to make sense of their own existence, the creation and refinement of multiple calendar systems, as well as their religious beliefs and overall cosmology. The Dresden Codex The most important surviving source for all things Maya…
8,400 Visitors Witness Kukulcán’s Descent at Chichén Itzá Equinox
More than 8,400 people packed the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá on Friday for the spring equinox, watching one of the world’s most…
A New Discovery in Ucú Sheds Light on the Early Maya Social Dynamics
A ritual deposit discovered in Yaxché de Peón, in the municipality of Ucú, Yucatán, offers new perspectives on the lives of the Maya during…
Why Dzibilchaltún and its Temple of the 7 Dolls are Off-Limits for Spring Equinox in 2026
One, maybe two, of Yucatán’s most famous spots for witnessing the Spring Equinox will be closed for the Spring Equinox this year. Dzibilchaltún will…
El Cementerio: Uxmal’s Newly Accessible Plaza of Skulls
Uxmal is known for the grandeur of its monuments, as well as for its symmetry, intricate mosaics, and many ceremonial plazas. Most famous among…
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Río Bec: A Majestic Classic Maya Site That Is Rewriting History
As enjoyable as it is to explore the ruins of the Maya city of Río…
Chunhuhub and the Joys of Exploring the Puuc in Silence
Chunhuhub is an archaeological site that could be described as modest in comparison to several…
Muyil Reopens To the Public After Eventful Restoration Efforts
The Mexican archaeological site of Muyil, also known as Chunyaxché, has reopened to the public…
Zaachila And The Tomb Of The Last Great Zapotec Princess
The entrance to Zaachila’s Tomb 1 is still covered with its original stucco, geometric Zapotec…
The magic of Campeche’s Ruta de Los Chenes
Inspired by the idea of La Ruta Puuc, we present our very own archaeological circuit…
Enter Through the Museum: Big Change at Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá welcomes thousands of tourists every day, yet its museum attracts only a tiny…
The Ancient City of Dzibilnocac and its Great Towers
Dzibilnocac is located in the Chenes region, “wells” in Yucatec Mayan, which begins south of…
A Grandson’s Fond Memories of the Hacienda at Uxmal
I have fond memories of many haciendas, including weddings for friends and families. But the…
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Río Bec: A Majestic Classic Maya Site That Is Rewriting History
As enjoyable as it is to explore the ruins of the Maya city of Río…
Chunhuhub and the Joys of Exploring the Puuc in Silence
Chunhuhub is an archaeological site that could be described as modest in comparison to several…
Muyil Reopens To the Public After Eventful Restoration Efforts
The Mexican archaeological site of Muyil, also known as Chunyaxché, has reopened to the public…
Zaachila And The Tomb Of The Last Great Zapotec Princess
The entrance to Zaachila’s Tomb 1 is still covered with its original stucco, geometric Zapotec…
The magic of Campeche’s Ruta de Los Chenes
Inspired by the idea of La Ruta Puuc, we present our very own archaeological circuit…
Enter Through the Museum: Big Change at Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá welcomes thousands of tourists every day, yet its museum attracts only a tiny…
The Ancient City of Dzibilnocac and its Great Towers
Dzibilnocac is located in the Chenes region, “wells” in Yucatec Mayan, which begins south of…
A Grandson’s Fond Memories of the Hacienda at Uxmal
I have fond memories of many haciendas, including weddings for friends and families. But the…
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When Worlds Collide — Cultural and Religious Syncretism in Yucatán
Last week marked the 478th anniversary of the foundation of Yucatán’s largest city, Mérida. But…
Cobá, The Great Mayan City Between Lagoons of Powerful Kings and Queens
The archaeological site of Cobá ranks among the most impressive in the northern Yucatán Peninsula,…
Granada’s Ancient Maya Guardians Are Reunited At Last
Archaeologists have descended on the tiny community of Granada to reunite the town’s two most…
Why Chichén Itzá Keeps Breaking Attendance Records
When Dulce Guzmán became the 2.1 millionth visitor to Chichén Itzá this year, she joined…
Mesoamerica’s Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2025
The year has proven to be a remarkable period for Mesoamerican archaeology and heritage management,…
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Iximche: The Last Great Bastion of Maya Power in the Guatemala Mountains
The archaeological site of Iximche is located in the western highlands of Guatemala. It was once the capital of the…- Sáastun AI – A New Breakthrough Language Model Capable of Deciphering Maya GlyphsA Mexican-Canadian Engineer wows attendees at Mayanist conference in Mérida, Mexico, with his Sáastun AI language modelAt the INAH Yucatán Ichkaantijoo Symposium, researcher Benjamín González showcased a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model called Sáastun, capable of converting…
Hool: Archaeology In 21st-Century Mérida Suburb
For information on our Central Mexico tour in February, CLICK HERE! Mérida’s northernmost major suburb, Fraccionamiento Las Americas, is the…Groundbreaking Maya Research Takes Center Stage at Yucatán’s Ichkaantijoo Conference
For information on our Central Mexico tour in February, CLICK HERE! From Dec. 8 to 12, 2025, the Centro INAH…Xtogil: From Chichén Itzá To Its Role In Mayan Power Politics
An archaeological site of the Maya culture; Xtogil’s ancient past is known to few, even though one of its cenotes…
