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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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