Tag: INAH
Tourist held after she illegally climbs Chichén Itzá pyramid
Kukulkán Pyramid, before regulations prohibited tourists from climbing the famous structure. Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
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New findings shed light on ancient Maya royal house
Temple of the Jaguar, Chichen Itza, Yucatán. Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
New research identifies inscriptions found...
Invited to promote Yucatan, social media influencers kicked out of Uxmal
Influencers may be popular online, but not with people who protect Yucatan’s archaeological sites. Photo: Instagram
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Sunken Mayan slave ship found off Sisal coast
A detail of the iron skylight from the bow area of the Mayan slave ship "La Union," which was found off...
Archaeology sites and museums in Yucatan opening soon
Photo: Getty
INAH announced a staggered reopening of Yucatan's archaeological zones and related museums.
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Most of Mexico’s archaeological sites reopening, but not Chichen Itza
After closing for five months due to the coronavirus restrictions, the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan opened its doors to...
Looser rules for restaurants, alcohol sales to begin Sept. 1
An economic reactivation pact is signed in Yucatan, loosening rules on restaurants, alcohol sales and other activity during the coronavirus pandemic....
INAH halts renovations at the newly blue InterContinental
INAH has announced its objections to changes at the former Presidente InterContinental hotel in Merida. Photo: YEL
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Palacio Cantón apologizes, promises reform, after dust-up with gay visitors
Guards intervened when a visitor kissed his boyfriend in front of Palacio Cantón. The museum eventually re-posted the image on its...
British Museum and Google open Maya collections to a wider, online...
The British museum used glass negatives from the 19th century to help recreate vestiges of the Maya world. Photo: Google
‘Maya steamroller,’ which helped build ancient highways, is being restored
Restoration work has begun on a "Mayan steamroller" that helped pave pre-Hispanic mega highways more than 1,200 years ago.
After collector dies, Mayan archaeological treasures returned to public view
Ancient Mayan pieces were delivered by Mónica Naranjo Talancón to the director in Yucatán of INAH. They belonged to her late...
Looters are raiding treasures in the Mayan city of X’baatún
A Spanish archeologist is calling on authorities to protect a ancient Mayan city from looters, who have been making off with pre-Hispanic...
INAH to approve 1,000 permits to Centro property owners in 2019
An increase in permits applications before INAH indicate a construction boom in Merida's Centro. Photo: Sipse
Merida, Yucatan...
Fortress wall surrounding ancient Mayan city of Uxmal is uncovered
Work begins to study and restore a 2-mile barrier that protected the elite.
Palacio Canton museum’s 60th anniversary is celebrated with photos
A photo exhibit at the airport celebrates the Palacio Canton's 60 years as a museum. Photo: La Jornada Maya
Rainy season puts more of the Centro’s historic homes at risk
A casona on Calle 65 and 44 collapsed in heavy rains in 2017. Photo: Diario de Yucatán
Merida,...
Dog rescue begins in Chichen Itza archeological zone
Stray dogs roaming Chichen Itza will be cared for under a state-nonprofit initiative.
Forgotten Centro museum has had no visitors since January
A museum in the heart of the Centro has had no visitors for months. Photo: Courtesy
Merida, Yucatan...
‘Incredible’ find: A cave filled with relics beneath Chichen Itza
In what the lead archaeologist calls an "incredible" find, researchers have announced the existence of a cave filled with hundreds of artifacts beneath the Chichen Itza ruins.
Merida surveys old buildings, hoping to avoid tragedy like Progreso’s
Merida's historic center contains about 20,000 properties with historical value, of which between 3,000-4,000 are ruins. About a third are beyond...
Historic renovation permits will come more quickly, INAH says
Property owners trying to renovate historic homes are being promised a more streamlined approval process.
Saving Merida’s historic center is not so simple for city agency
The city's new administration has too small a staff to properly address the growing number of abandoned properties that pose a safety risk to neighbors and passersby.
Merida may expand streetscape beautification program
The city is considering increased staffing to expand the Programa de Rescate de Fachadas.