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The Ancient Acity of Dzibilnocac and its Great Towers
Dzibilnocac is located in the Chenes region, “wells” in Yucatec Mayan, which begins south of the Puuc valley and hill range, an area dominated by cities like Uxmal and Kabah. Like many sites in this region, Dzibilnocac displays a wide…
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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 as anyone who follows this column — or has any sense — is well aware, the arrival of the Spanish in Yucatán does not mark the beginning of history in the region, but rather a new chapter. While it is true that by the time of the European conquest, the…
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, which is truly saying something. Evidence suggests the city…
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 beloved ancient relics. These guardians, as some in the…
Why Chichén Itzá Keeps Breaking Attendance Records
When Dulce Guzmán became the 2.1 millionth visitor to Chichén Itzá this year, she joined a remarkable statistic that underscores an enduring paradox in…
Mesoamerica’s Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2025
The year has proven to be a remarkable period for Mesoamerican archaeology and heritage management, driven by a combination of new technologies, persistent fieldwork,…
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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…
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 model
At the INAH Yucatán Ichkaantijoo Symposium, researcher Benjamín González showcased a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model…
Hool: Archaeology In 21st-Century Mérida Suburb
For information on our Central Mexico tour in February, CLICK HERE! Mérida’s northernmost major suburb,…
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…
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…
New Insights About El Osario at Chichén Itzá Prove It’s More Than Just a Smaller Temple of Kukulkán
Because Chichén Itzá is so full of amazing structures, and the fact that most tourists…
4,000-Year-Old Maya Sculpture Unearthed North of MéridaINAH reveals discoveries in Sierra Papacal, during the salvage works on the Mérida-Progreso section of the Maya Train
Archaeologists working on the Maya Train project have discovered a limestone Maya sculpture that could…
The Maya Arch: A Feat Of Imagination, Artistry, and Function
One of the most immediately identifiable features of Maya architecture is the corbel arch. Corbel…
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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…
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 model
At the INAH Yucatán Ichkaantijoo Symposium, researcher Benjamín González showcased a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model…
Hool: Archaeology In 21st-Century Mérida Suburb
For information on our Central Mexico tour in February, CLICK HERE! Mérida’s northernmost major suburb,…
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…
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…
New Insights About El Osario at Chichén Itzá Prove It’s More Than Just a Smaller Temple of Kukulkán
Because Chichén Itzá is so full of amazing structures, and the fact that most tourists…
4,000-Year-Old Maya Sculpture Unearthed North of MéridaINAH reveals discoveries in Sierra Papacal, during the salvage works on the Mérida-Progreso section of the Maya Train
Archaeologists working on the Maya Train project have discovered a limestone Maya sculpture that could…
The Maya Arch: A Feat Of Imagination, Artistry, and Function
One of the most immediately identifiable features of Maya architecture is the corbel arch. Corbel…
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José del Mogote — The Powerful First Chapter in the History of the Zapotec
In the outskirts of Oaxaca’s capital city, lies San José del Mogote, an archaeological site…
New Wooden Stairway Lets Visitors Still Climb Cobá’s Nohoch Mul
INAH has installed a new wooden stairway to conserve Cobá’s largest structure while still allowing…
The Secrets Within Dzibilchaltún’s Structure 36
Located near the north of Mérida’s Municipal limits, Dzibilchaltún is best known for its famous…
A Look at the Colima Culture, Beyond Cute Dog Ceramics
Colima’s culture thrived in what today is the Mexican state of the same name, and…
Edzná’s New Museum is a Must for Visitors to the Site
The Edzná archaeological site’s old museum was little more than a palapa tightly packed with…
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With its soaring pyramids, empires, and grand stone cities, Mesoamerica commands the spotlight when it comes to ancient North America…The Art of the Teotihuacán’s Mesmerizing Hidden Palaces
The ruins of the ancient city of Teotihuacán are among the largest and most impressive in the world. But like…The Ever-Powerful Hill of Cuahilama and its Stunning Petroglyphs
In the delegación (borough) of Xochimilco at the southern point of Mexico City, is Cuahilama, a steep and all too…The Sacred Cenote of Chichén Itzá: A Portal to the Maya Underworld
Within Chichén Itzá, the Cenote Sagrado (Sacred Cenote) stands as one of Mesoamerica’s most enigmatic and revered natural wonders. Unlike…Aké Yucatan: The Long and Storied History of Mexico’s Place of Reeds
Meaning “place of reeds” in Yucatec Maya, Aké Yucatan is 32 kilometers / 20 miles from Mérida in the municipality…
