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.
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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, as well his career as an illustrator and his work on TV and films including “The Hobbit.” Carlos Rosado van der GrachtSenior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht is a journalist,…
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“Uncovered” Episode 2, with José Gómez Rogríguez and the story of his incredible discovery
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.
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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.
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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
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Zaachila: The final resting place for kings of old and the last Zapotec princess
If you arrive at Zaachila knowing nothing about the site and take a quick look around, you may ask what exactly is so special about this place. Sure, the surrounding Oaxacan town and its market are extremely charming, but aside from the remains of a handful of pyramids — now turned into mounds littered with ancient…
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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.
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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.
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INAH claims new WaPo reporting on the Mayan Train is full of lies and inaccuracies
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.
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Outrage over new threats to recently discovered Mayan ruins in the path of the Mayan Train
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 chorus of archaeologists in Mexico and abroad are now expressing serious concerns regarding the Mexican government’s commitment to preserving these ancient sites. These voices have only become louder since the…
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Beyond San Gervasio, there are more fascinating Mayan ruins on the island of Cozumel
Cozumel is home to several Mayan ruins most visitors, and even most locals, are not aware of.
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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.
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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.
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Poxilá is the most impressive Mayan ruin that you’re not allowed to see
As anyone who follows this column knows, the breadth and depth of Maya ruins in Yucatán state alone is simply too much for any one person to truly grasp. This of course does not keep one from trying, but the amount of pyramids deep in the jungle, temples in backyards, and structures hiding in plain…
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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.
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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.
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Chen Hó, one of Mérida’s oldest Maya suburbs, sheds new light on the city’s ancient past
Chen Hó is one of Mérida’s most frequented archaeological sites and is often described as the city’s first suburb.
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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 peninsula. The monument, which possibly represents the duality between life and death, was found by a team led by archeologist José Huchim Herrera. “The importance of the discovery lies in the…
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Playa del Carmen has a big secret to tell, and its name is Xaman Há
During antiquity, Playa del Carmen was known as Xaman Há, which in the Yucatec-Mayan language, roughly translates as northern waters.
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Surrounded by high rises, the ‘ancient Altabrisa’ ruins hide their treasures well
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.
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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.
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Pisté de Chichén Itzá — From Mayan antiquity to the Caste War and modernity
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.
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INAH to open 2 more archaeological sites to the public on Mayan Train route
Mexico has announced plans to open two new archaeological sites to the public in Quintana Roo.
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On your way to El Cuyo or Las Coloradas? You can’t miss Kikil
Though the town is very small, it makes for a worthwhile stop on the way to El Cuyo, the ruins of Kulubá, or Las Coloradas.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now