The archaeological site of Palenque in the state of Chiapas is one of the most outstanding Classic ... as well as the lightness of the sculpted reliefs illustrating Mayan mythology, attest to the ...

A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, Palenque was at its height between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta River. The elegance ...

A new Mayan city has been found underground in Mexico, on the Yucatán Peninsula. Archaeologists believe the massive city was ...

A team of marine archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery off the coast of Playa del Carmen: a sunken Mayan city. This find, using 3D sonar technology, marks a milestone in marine ...