Rising through a clearing in the jungle of the Yucatán, a monumental Maya pyramid appears to touch the sky in Catherwood’s illustration of the Pyramid of Kulkulcán. Although parts of the structure are ...

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In fact they’re not hills at all but ancient pyramids, left to decay after the collapse of the Maya civilization a millennium ago. The site was a thriving settlement during the Classic Maya ...

It then sets in line with the pyramid’s western staircase and the nondescript Holtún well. The Maya, to calibrate their calendar, which is justly famous to this day, had to determine the days ...

In this image of Izamal’s great pyramid, Kinich Kak Mo, the colossal head of a Maya figure looms high above the expedition’s naturalist, Dr. Samuel Cabot, Jr., and an unnamed Maya attendant.

El Castillo (The Castle), a 98-foot-tall pyramid, dominates the city, while the Temple of the Warriors features murals of battle scenes and village life. Tulum was the largest Maya coastal city ...

What was the climate like? How well adapted to living there do the children think the Maya were? This could also be used to investigate pyramids, comparing Maya pyramids with those in Ancient Egypt.

Coba Mayan Ruins has several distinct areas or building groups. In each, you’ll see pyramids, other buildings and steles ...

But we also use them to send important messages and trade our goods. The Maya people built many cities, temples, pyramids, palaces and gateways in stone which have been uncovered and excavated.

Scattered throughout Mexico, you'll find the ruins of several ancient civilizations, including those of the Aztec, Maya and Toltec people. Many of these sites feature impressive pyramids standing ...