Chichen Itza was the main ruling center of the Yucatan between 1191-1448 AD, in what is now known as Mexico. The temple, seen here during excavation, rests on a pyramidal foundation 37 feet high ...

The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make ...

This is the shocking moment a German tourist was beaten up by irate locals after he climbed a sacred Mayan temple in Mexico ... the centre of the Chichen Itza archaeological site.

About 30 Mayan languages are still spoken by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Some are spoken by hundreds of thousands of people; some by fewer than 5,000. The highly ...

The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make ...

It is a complete Mayan city, just like Chichen Itza Ruins, but you can rent a bike ... we were the only people there! The ...

Chichen Itza, Yucatan. Mayan pyramid of Kukulcan El Castillo. Picture: iStock The site hosts a four-day-long program featuring activities for guests to enjoy. However, the events do not include ...

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has prohibited climbing the sacred Mayan building since 2008, installing a security cordon around it and announced fines ranging from ...

A German tourist has been arrested after climbing the Temple of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, Mexico. Video shows the man scaling the Mayan temple, which is off-limits, in Yucatan, on 20 March. The crowd ...

Leilani Osmundson Chichén Itzá is a large Mayan archaeological site and one of the most notable and recognized landmarks on the Yucatán peninsula. The site itself was originally a main hub of ...

The Spring Equinox is an event that attracts many visitors each year, drawing global crowds to witness the natural show and celebrate Mayan heritage. The phenomenon guided the indigenous people in ...