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

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

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

A new study uses genome analysis to show the decline, not erasure, of the ancient Maya civilization. Researchers compared the genomes of seven skeletons to previously sequenced sets from across ...

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

The ancient Mayans were excellent astronomers, artists, and engineers, so why did the entire civilization suddenly abandon ...

Aztec and Mayan—two names often linked together in history, but are they really the same? In this video, we explore the ...

Experts say Los Abuelos, which contains pyramids and monuments, point to its significance as an important ceremonial site.

Beneath the surface of present-day western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—an archaeological site that once stood as a vital ...

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, ...