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 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.
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.
Rule-breaker who climbed Chichén Itzá pyramid fined US$250
The woman berated by fellow tourists and detained by authorities for illegally climbing Chichén Itzá’s Kukulkán pyramid is reported to have paid a fine of only 5,000 pesos, roughly US$250. The woman, now identified as Abigail Villalobos, 29, was taken to the nearby community of Tinum (not Piste as previously reported) where she was given…
Tourists boo rule-breaker who climbed Chichén Itzá’s famous Kukulkán pyramid
When a woman illegally climbed Chichén Itzá’s famous Kukulkán pyramid over the weekend, other tourists showed their displeasure. The tourist had been yelling obscenities near the entrance to the famous archaeological site, according to witnesses. When other tourists noticed what the woman was doing, a large group gathered near the temple’s base and started to…
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…
‘New Uxmal’ reserve will include a luxury hotel and camping areas
Mexico has announced the creation of a natural reserve covering an area of 6,500 acres near the archaeological site of Uxmal. Aside from conservation, the project hopes to bring a larger number of tourists to the area, especially when the Mayan Train begins operation, which is scheduled for next year. The reserve, known as Nuevo…
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best place to experience the autumn equinox is at Dzibilchaltún
The autumn equinox is here, and there’s no better place to witness it than Dzibilchaltún.
Acatitlán: The Mexica-Aztec city of the mighty war god
The exquisitely preserved ruins of the ancient city of Acatitlán are just a short drive from Mexico City.
New comic book chronicles the fall of the Aztec Empire
A new line of comics titled “Aztec Empire” brings to the page in stunning color an account of the fall of this great civilization.
Locals of Granada Maxcanú seek the return of ancient Maya relic
Though the Hacienda Maxcanú is quite interesting in itself, its most intriguing feature well pre-dates the 19th century.
Mayan ‘Frieze of Pleasures’ to be restored to its colorful grandeur
Art restorers at Mexico’s national museum of history and anthropology in Mexico City are working on one of Mesoamerica’s most impressive stucco friezes.
INAH working to reopen the archaeological sites that are still closed
After over two years of closing due to the pandemic, a handful of archaeological sites in Yucatán remain off limits. The most notable of these sites include Xlapak and the Loltún and Balamcanché caves. Aside from being closed for such a long time, Loltún and Balamcanché are reportedly in particularly bad shape given the particularly…
Excavations in Palenque uncover new archaeological treasure
Archaeologists working in the ancient Maya city of Palenque in Chiapas have uncovered several fascinating finds.
INAH introduces a ‘new’ Mayan archaeological site to the world
The archaeological site of Xiol will officially open to the public at the end of 2022, according to INAH.
After more than 2 months, why are Mérida’s most iconic monuments still covered in graffiti?
Since the protests held on International Women’s Day back in early March, several of Mérida’s historic monuments remain covered in graffiti.
Construction in Mexico City’s subway uncovers new archaeological finds
Recent construction work on Mexico City’s subway system has given way to the discovery of several ancient artifacts.
Discovering, or stumbling upon, the ancient city of Xiol
Archaeological reconstruction at Xiol was mostly completed just before the outbreak of the pandemic, so people are just now starting to discover its wonders.
New expedition to explore underwater ruins in Lake Altitlán
Mexican archaeologists are joining colleagues from around the world to research the remains of a lost Mayan city beneath the waters of Guatemala’s Lake Altitlán.
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