Scans reveal ‘lost’ ancient Mexican city to rival today’s Manhattan
Another ancient city, Angamuco, has been found in western Mexico, thanks to that handy modern technology known as LIDAR.
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Ancient Mayan megalopolis uncovered; has 60,000 structures
Archaeologists in Guatemala have uncovered an unprecedented network of 60,000 ancient Mayan features such as palaces and elevated highways.
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A ‘new’ ancient ruin is almost ready for tourists at Kulubá
Visitors will have another archaeological site to explore when a “golden triangle” takes shape in September.
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Despite free tickets for locals, revenue rises at archaeological sites
Archaeological sites took in about 4 million pesos more this year as 2017’s tourist influx reached record numbers.
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Secret passageway discovered under Kukulkán temple
A secret passageway discovered under Temple of Kukulkan in Chichén Itzá could shed new light on ancient Maya beliefs.
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Equinox ‘serpent’ at Kukulkan debunked at archaeology conference
Some experts suggest that we’ve misunderstood the “feathered serpent” illusion all along — or at least over the last several decades.
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At Mayapán, 2,000 unexplored structures and 100 cenotes detected
INAH has found unexplored 19 pre-Hispanic sites containing a combined 2,000 structures buried underground at Mayapán.
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Historic highs for Yucatán’s tourism sector so far this year
For the first half of this year, Yucatán’s tourism sector reports historic highs.
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Cenotes displace Mayan ruins as most popular tourist spots
The natural attractions of Yucatán, particularly its cenotes, have become the state’s top attractions these days.
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Street pavers unearth Mayan artifacts under busy street corner
Street paving was halted when city workers found what appear to be archaeological remains in the Centro.
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In historic pink hotel, a much older archaeological find
While renovations creep along at the old Hotel Mérida, a Mayan relic it once displayed will be loaned to the Palacio Cantón for an exhibit.
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Serious damage discovered at Dzibilchaltún site
Cracks, fissures and even some detached elements are signs of wear after countless years of exposure to both the elements and to tourists.
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Mayan observatory even more ingenious than we thought
The ancient Maya were even more sophisticated in their star-gazing that we have previously thought.
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Where did Maya come from? A new theory
An anthropologist has found evidence that challenges established theories about the Maya civilization’s connection with the Olmec culture. The truth may be more complicated than researchers thought.
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Digging for secrets of Maya gardeners
For the ancient Maya farmers, the shallow soil of the limestone-laden peninsula presented a challenge. The existence of rejolladas made crops possible. That’s what Kate Leonard, a young Canadian archaeologist, discovered in April.
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