Sacred Architecture Under Threat: Why the Maya House Must Survive
A UADY professor calls the traditional Maya house “a perfect creation of its kind.” Sadly, this time-worn building technique faces multiple challenges.
Edible Pre-Hispanic Art Lands Sculptor in Hot Water With Authorities
As the first ice pops melted, authorities issued a chilly reminder: reproducing any pre-Hispanic art without permission is a no-no.
Monte Alban, lofty stronghold of the mighty Zapotec
Monte Alban was easily among the largest and most influential city-states during early Mesoamerican history. Established by the Zapotec civilization in the 5th century BCE, Monte Alban flourished for 1,500 years. Its eventual collapse coincides roughly with the fall of the great classic Maya city-states of the Petén, such as Tikal, over 800 miles away….
Massive Stone Hieroglyph Panel Sheds New Light on the History of Cobá
The discovery of an extensive stone panel including 123 Maya hieroglyphs sheds light on previously unknown details about the ancient city of Cobá in Quintana Roo. The ancient stones tell of a previously unknown ruler of Cobá who went by the name of K’awiil Ch’ak Chéen. Thus, the K’awiil dynasty, now known to have comprised…
Chichén Itzá’s New Museum Chronicles Thousands of Years of History
The Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá is now open and features artifacts dating from the earliest occupation of the city to its heights under the rule of the Itzá.
This Is Why So Many Maya Ruins In Mexico Are Unreachable
Mexico is officially home to 187 Prehispanic archaeological sites, but not all of them are truly open to the public.
Several of Yucatán’s Archaeological Sites Lack Toilets, Electricity For Now
If you plan to explore Yucatán’s Puuc region in the near term, better bring along some toilet paper.
These Maya Temples Are About to Open for Free in Izamal
Izamal will officially open previously off-limits Maya temples to the public on Dec. 7.
Until Recently, El Palomar Was Off-Limits, But Now Uxmal’s Latest Attraction Will Leave You Breathless
Like several other sites, most notably Chichén Viejo, Uxmal has recently had considerable resources devoted to it, including much-needed basic maintenance and the restoration and opening to the public of entirely new areas.
El Conde: A Palace Fit for Kings in the Mexica Heartland
The Temple of el Conde is believed to have reached the zenith of its splendor in the 14th Century under the reign of the Tlatoani Tezozóoc
Challenge Yourself to Ascend the Aztec Temple of Drunkenness and Fertility
The Xochimilca people occupied El Tepozteco before being conquered by the Aztec Triple Alliance in 1438 CE.
New Uxmal Temples Will Open to the Public by the End of the Year
It is more likely than not that these new sections will be open to the public by the end of the year, though no official date has been announced.
Hustle and Bustle Among Ancient Temples in Acanceh
There is no getting away from it, Acanceh is a bit of an odd place — but in a good way.
Archaeologists discover Maya tomb on the grounds of hotel near Palenque
A team of archaeologists has announced the discovery of the tomb of a member of Palenque’s elite on the grounds of a hotel.
Chichén Viejo was supposed to be open to the public by now. What happened?
The newly restored section of Chichén Itzá runs along roughly a half mile through a recently created path. And apparently, it’s still off-limits.
Temporary exhibit brings the wonders of Palenque to Mérida
Keep in mind is that the Palenque exhibit is entirely in Spanish, so the use of a smartphone translation tool, or hiring a guide may be a good idea.
The magic of Campeche’s Ruta de Los Chenes
Inspired by the idea of La Ruta Puuc, we present our very own archaeological circuit in the state of Campeche. We call it La Ruta de Los Chenes.
Dzilam, a once-mighty stronghold, is nearly beyond recognition today
Just before the conquest, the archaeological remains in the community of Dzilam González belonged to a large kingdom with its capital in Izamal.
Museum and artisan shops to breathe new life into Mérida’s Ateneo
After years of boarded-up doors and neglect, Mérida’s Ateneo is set to get the TLC it deserves.
New lootings of Maya archaeology, with suspects in high places
The whereabouts of the looted stones are yet to be established, but INAH said it will not stop until they have been found.
Exploring the ‘hidden’ Maya archaeology of eastern Mérida
Few cities in Mexico can compete with Mérida for the sheer amount of archaeological remains. Many of the grand pyramids and temples that once stood in what today is Mérida have succumbed to the ravages of time and pillaging. However, there are still a great many sites to explore in Yucatán’s capital city. One of…
New Palacio Cantón exhibit features extraordinary Maya artifacts
Maya religion and cosmology have been the subject of hundreds of investigations over the past century, but there is still much that remains a mystery.
Even after 3,500 years, San José del Mogote never ceases to amaze
A contemporary of several of the Olmecs’ most ancient settlements is the Zapotec ceremonial center of San José del Mogote. Founded around 1500 BCE, San José del Mogote is notable not only for its sheer antiquity but also for the size of its temples and inscriptions. During the last half of the 1960s, research teams…
Chichén Itzá is closed. So why are tourists climbing Kukulkán?
INAH employees are accused of profiting from Chichén Itzá’s shutdown by allowing their own visitors to roam the ancient pyramid and observatory.
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