Known as the Campana structure, this pyramid was built using tephra, or volcanic ejecta, produced by the catastrophic Tierra ...

Archaeologist have found a Maya complex in northern Guatamala that included astronomical observatories, pyramids, and complex ...

The Maya civilization once stretched across present-day southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. At its peak, it had over 2 million people spread across its empire with ...

These findings offer valuable insights into human history, population dynamics, and the eventual collapse of the Classic Maya ...

A new analysis of ancient DNA reveals a previously unknown lineage of hunter-gatherers who lived in what is now Colombia.

A pioneering study is unveiling the genetic history of the Classic Maya civilization, providing fresh perspectives on their ...

Every little piece we can obtain from the excavations is fundamental, like a piece of the larger puzzle we are putting ...

Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

A new DNA study of ancient remains from Copán, Honduras, reveals deep links between the ancient Maya and modern-day ...

A new DNA study is shedding light on the ancient city of Copán's long and complex history, revealing genetic links between its ancient residents and modern Maya communities in Mexico. The research, ...