Tag: Archaeology
Indigenous groups call for a stop to the Mayan Train and...
Indigenous leaders have suggested that the Mayan Train’s 170 billion peso budget be allocated to build hospitals and provide essential services for people living in poverty across the region.
The prosperous and beautiful Mayan city of Tulum
Tulum became an important trade hub for goods from across Mesoamerica, as it had easy access to well-established trade routes across both land and sea.
Chichén Itzá and Kabah to get new on-site museums
Part of the resources for these projects will come from a fund associated with the development of the Maya Train project.
Cobá, from tiny outpost to the Maya crossroads of commerce
During the late classical era, the city became an important trading hub, as several roads or sacbé converged in its territory.
New closure for Uxmal archaeological site
Authorities have not said how long the popular attraction will remain closed but indicated that they would investigate the confirmed cases and sanitize the entire facilities before reopening.
Palenque, the magnificent realm of King Pakal the Great
Palenque is an archaeological site located in the state of Chiapas, just outside the contemporary town of the same name. In antiquity, the city...
Tourist survives being swallowed by a sinkhole in Aké
The woman, identified as María O, says that she had been walking around the perimeter of the site when all of a sudden she was shoulder deep in thick clay like mud.
A new power rises in the mountains, the mighty Toniná
In the Maya Tzeltal language, Toniná means house of stone, however, the original name of the city found in ancient texts appears as Po or Popo.
Ancient monuments in Teotihuacan endangered by illegal construction
Illegal settlements have been a problem in much of the region for decades.
Tulum ruins open again, but with more restrictions on visitors
As of this week, admittance will be capped at 3 thousand visitors a day, and groups will be limited to 10 people.
The majesty of the great Bonampak and its mesmerizing frescoes
After Bonampak was rediscovered in 1948, archaeologists made a staggering find. During their excavations, they stumbled across a structure with three chambers containing exquisitely preserved frescoes featuring scenes of war, festivities, political intrigue, and myth.
Yaxchilán, the beautiful and mighty Usumacinta capital of the Maya
In the lush Lacandon jungle, visitors are likely to encounter a wide range of wild animals including toucans, tapirs, and if you are lucky even macaws.
New closure of Tulum archaeological site worries business owners
The archaeological site in Tulum has closed down again after new reports of COVID-19 infections emerge.
No timeframe has been given for the attraction's reopening.
Despite...
Comalcalco, the oddball of the Maya world
Archaeology Monday provides historical background, photos and practical information about these ancient marvels and how to get out and enjoy them for yourself. This week we travel far afield to western Tabasco to explore the unique ancient city of Comalcalco.
Cutting-edge laser technology used to uncover treasure in Yucatán jungle
Archaeologists in Yucatán are using cutting-edge laser technology to discover the remains of long-lost ancient cities and settlements across Yucatán.
Among the recent findings...
Paraíso: One of Yucatán’s best-kept archaeological secrets
Because of its remote location, most in Yucatán have never even heard of Paraíso — let alone visited.
The village of Paraíso has only...
Church in Temozón gets a much-needed restoration after powerful storm
Reconstruction of San Agustín Church in Temozón is nearly complete.
The 18th-century church collapsed in 2018 during an exceedingly heavy rainy season.
Weeks before its collapse,...
Journey into the wonderous Kohunlich and its exotic jungle
If you hear howls coming from the nearby jungle, don't be alarmed. The howler monkeys that inhabit the jungle are very peaceful.
Edzná, the great second city of the Itzá
Edzná is a large archaeological site located 52 kilometers southeast of the city of Campeche. In the Yucatec-Maya language, Edzná means the home of...
Strike may force Chichén Itzá to shut down again
Workers at Mexico's National Institute for Anthropology and History (INAH) are planning a weekend-long protest which intends to close down several archaeological sites across...
Ancient artifacts recovered by police from illegal online vendors
Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History recovered eight pre-hispanic artifacts which were being sold online.
The artifacts were confiscated by Yucatán state police and...
The long and storied history of Aké, the place of reeds
Meaning "place of reeds" in Yucatec Maya, Aké is 32 kilometers / 20 miles from Mérida in the municipality of Tixkokob. Just a few...
Yaxuná, a treasure to be found off Yucatán’s beaten path
When traveling east on the Mérida-Valladolid toll-free highway, about 20 kilometers before reaching Pisté, you will notice some disheveled old signs pointing you in...
Handprints found in Yucatán cave are the vestige of a Maya...
A team of speleologists and archaeologists have discovered a cave in Yucatán with 137 children’s painted handprints.
Archaeologists believe the handprints to be about 1,200...
