Tag: Maya
The Dresden Codex, the great Maya book of the stars
The Dresden Codex is a Mayan book believed to be the oldest surviving book written in the Americas, dating to the 11th or 12th century.
New round of restoration for giant stucco masks at Kohunlich
A group of INAH archaeologists led by Patricia Meehan Hermanson has begun restoration work on Kohunlich’s famous giant stucco masks in Quintana Roo.
Yucatecan poet receives award for promoting Mayan language and culture
Maya language poet María Elisa Chavarrea Chim received an award from Yucatán Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal, who honored her work.
Get ready for the longest day of the year
Yucatán says goodbye spring and hello summer solstice, just as it has since antiquity.
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.
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.
Mexico apologizes to native Maya on 120th anniversary of battle that...
Mexico marked the anniversary of a 1901 battle that ended one of the last Indigenous rebellions in North America by issuing an apology.
Handprints found in Yucatán cave are the vestige of a Maya...
The handprints were found inside a large vaulted area deep within the cave. Photo: Courtesy
A team of...
Mayapán: The last great seat of power in ancient Yucatán
View of Mayapán’s main ceremonial center. Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
If someone were to describe a...
COVID-19 death rate among indigenous people in Yucatán is the highest...
Despite the fact that they make up 30% of the population, indigenous people in Yucatán are far more likely to suffer...
Uxmal, the great seat of power of the Puuc
View of Uxmal from the Governor’s Palace. Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
Without a doubt, Uxmal is...
Labna and Xlapac, small but right in the action
The ancient stone arch of Labna. Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
Continuing south past Kabah and Sayil,...
UADY student barred from pursuing degree in native tongue
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After completing his research protocols, then-student James Sarao Cauich intended to pursue his...
Uncover the secrets of Sayil, but look out for anthills
Just 10 minutes south of Kabah lay the ruins of the city of Sayil. As you continue driving south and further into the...
Tren Maya leads to amazing discovery of over 8000 archaeological remains...
Thousands of ancient artifacts and structures belonging to the ancient Maya civilization have been uncovered along all...
Grad student uncovers colossal ancient Maya mask in Yucatán
The archaeological discovery was made in 2017 by Yale graduate student Jacob Welch. Photo: INAH
A rare and...
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...
6 Mayan pyramids found this year in Yucatan
A newly discovered structure at the Chaltún Ha archeological site is eight meters high and 100 meters long. Photo: INAH
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...
Pork processing company doesn’t deserve award, says Greenpeace
The Porcícola Group’s meat processing plants in Yucatan. Photo: Greenpeace
Greenpeace Mexico has openly questioned an environmental award...
Public project meant to improve profits for beekeepers in Yucatan
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is handed a birthday cake during a visit in Yucatan. Photo: Courtesy
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‘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.
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...
Los Trompos joins with indigenous artisan farmers to offer blue corn...
Photo: Traspatio Maya
Merida, Yucatan — The Los Trompos restaurant chain has assumed the role of “corn ambassador”...