Tag: Archaeology
Tohcok, ‘the place of the precious flint knife’
There are literally thousands of archaeological sites of varying sizes dotting the Yucatán Peninsula, several being very hard to get to, but as it happens Tohcok lay right on the side of the highway.
Even after 3,500 years, San José del Mogote never ceases to...
A contemporary of several of the Olmecs’ most ancient settlements is the Zapotec ceremonial center of San José del Mogote. Founded around 1500 BCE,...
Video: ‘Uncovered’ Episode 4, Discovering Mérida’s hidden urban archaeology
Carlos Rosado van der Gracht guides us on a tour of several of Mérida's prehispanic archaeological sites, most of which are virtually unknown to locals and visitors alike.
Video: ‘Uncovered’ Episode 3, with ‘Mayavision’ illustrator Steve Radzi
This week on episode 3 of “Uncovered,” we speak with Steve Radzi about the role of art in heritage and preservation of ancient sites,...
“Uncovered” Episode 2, with José Gómez Rogríguez and the story of...
This week on episode 2 of “Uncovered,” we speak with the pioneering tour guide José Gómez Rodríguez and the discovery that made him a sensation in the world of archaeology.
Mitla, the ‘new’ ancient capital of the Zapotec
Sometime after abandoning Monte Alban, the Zapotec began construction of a new settlement we today call by its Nahuatl name, Mitla.
Episode 1 of Yucatán Magazine’s new original series “Uncovered” is here
Episode 1: The struggles of being a female archaeologist in the 70's
Zaachila: The final resting place for kings of old and the...
If you arrive at Zaachila knowing nothing about the site and take a quick look around, you may ask what exactly is so special...
Mayan ruins among the stunning renaissance architecture of Hacienda Yaxcopoil
The history of Hacienda Yaxcopoil stretches back to the 17th century. but Yaxcopoil’s history stretches much farther back than that — to the time of the ancient Maya.
All about Lambityeco, its mighty royals, rain god, and amazing art
The Zapotec city of Lambityeco dates to the late classical period and is known for its extraordinary artworks including stucco masks and tombs.
INAH claims new WaPo reporting on the Mayan Train is full...
The federal agency in charge of protecting Mexico’s cultural heritage strongly denied reports that it was allowing the Mayan Train project to destroy underground archaeological sites.
Outrage over new threats to recently discovered Mayan ruins in the...
The construction of the Mayan Train in Yucatán has brought a ballooning budget, environmental damage, and a series of incredible archaeological discoveries.
But a growing...
Beyond San Gervasio, there are more fascinating Mayan ruins on the...
Cozumel is home to several Mayan ruins most visitors, and even most locals, are not aware of.
With new technology, archaeologists uncover the shocking size of Calakmul
recent surveys by archaeologists have uncovered that Calakmul is in fact even larger than previously thought.
Monte Alban, lofty stronghold of the mighty Zapotec
Established by the Zapotec civilization in the 5th century B.C.E. Monte Alban flourished for 1,500 years until its eventual collapse.
Poxilá is the most impressive Mayan ruin that you’re not allowed...
As anyone who follows this column knows, the breadth and depth of Maya ruins in Yucatán state alone is simply too much for any...
Beyond Cozumel’s beaches are fascinating Mayan ruins to explore
During the late post-classic San Gervasio grew to be one of the Maya’s most important ceremonial centers in the Costa Oriental Region.
An amazing secret west of Mérida: the city’s largest pyramid
Ya'axtal Park in Mérida, Yucatán is one place people regularly pass by. But few have any idea of the archaeological wonders it hides within.
Chen Hó, one of Mérida’s oldest Maya suburbs, sheds new light...
Chen Hó is one of Mérida’s most frequented archaeological sites and is often described as the city’s first suburb.
Ancient Maya stela uncovered from its resting place at Uxmal
Left undisturbed for an unknown number of years, a Maya stela depicting a god and a goddess was discovered at Uxmal in the Yucatán...
Playa del Carmen has a big secret to tell, and its...
During antiquity, Playa del Carmen was known as Xaman Há, which in the Yucatec-Mayan language, roughly translates as northern waters.
Surrounded by high rises, the ‘ancient Altabrisa’ ruins hide their treasures...
One of the least-known urban archaeological sites is a cluster of Mayan structures located just behind a pair of gleaming luxury condo towers in the Altabrisa neighborhood.
Mixcoac — bringing order to the cosmos through human sacrifice
In the middle of the concrete jungle that is Mexico City lay the remains of a ceremonial center dedicated to one of Mesoamerica's most unique deities, the mighty Mixcóatl.
Pisté de Chichén Itzá — From Mayan antiquity to the Caste...
During antiquity, Pisté was a part of Chichén Itzá’s outskirts, stretching out several miles in every direction from the archaeological park that exists today.
