In the seventh century A.D. the Snake rulers presided over this capital city—in what today is southern Mexico—and its largest structure, a pyramid 180 feet tall.

Abigail Villalobos, a 29-year-old Mexican national, was fined the equivalent of $260 for climbing the Mayan Temple of Kukulcán in Chichén Itzá, Mexico, which outraged a crowd of tourists ...

When people think of the pyramids, Mexico is one of the premier destinations that comes to mind. The Ancient Mayans of ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids and monuments that point to its significance as an important ceremonial site ...

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, pyramids and a unique canal system that could shed further light on the ...

Scientists use laser technology to uncover more Mayan ruins 03:10. Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids and ...

Archaeologists alarmed by ancient Maya 'snake tomb' with human body found inside Believed to be the largest royal tomb found in more than 100 years, the ancient Mayan relic stunned workers with ...

Strange altar found at Tikal wasn't made by the Maya — and it has at least 4 people buried inside it Related: Palatial 1,500-year-old Maya structure unearthed in Mexico The carving shows a snake ...

Long-hidden ruins of vast network of Maya cities could recast history In Guatemala, scientists map well-organized network of 417 cities dating to circa 1000 B.C. May 20, 2023 More than 2 years ago ...

A woman said to be from Spain was attacked by an angry crowd in Mexico after ignoring the rules and climbing to the top of the ancient Mayan Temple of Kukulcán in Chichén Itzá.