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

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

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

Ancient DNA from people buried up to 1,600 years ago in Honduras have revealed clues to the rise and fall of the Maya.

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

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

The ancient site is believed to be one of the earliest and most significant ceremonial centers of the Maya civilization in ...

Is your knowledge of the ancient Maya as extraordinary as their pyramids?

Born in the depths of Central American tropical jungles, the Mayan civilization achieved great accomplishments in areas such ...

The city of "Los Abuelos" takes its name from two human-like sculptures of an "ancestral couple" found at the site.

An international team of archaeologists discovered an ancient Maya city in a northeastern area of Guatemala known for its ...

(250530) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches exhibits at the exhibition "Mayas, Ceiba and Cosmos" at the ...