The Maya were a towering Mesoamerican civilization that had once covered much of Central America, from northern Belize through Guatemala and southern Mexico. Much more is now known about the group ...

Introduction -- Discovery and conquest by Europeans -- The fate of the Maya heritage -- The meaning of Maya civilization -- Foreign domination and rebirth of the Maya heritage -- The destruction of ...

The discovery at the Maya site of Ucanal in Guatemala “marked a public dismantling of an old regime”—a rather pivotal moment ...

In her book, anthropology professor Lisa Lucero’s book explores how the Maya survived for thousands of years by building their societies on a foundation of respect for, and integration into, the ...

The Maya people are remembered for amazing creations, like their spectacular buildings and beautiful objects made from jade, a rare and valuable material. They also invented groundbreaking ideas which ...

Key Vocabulary Activity: Draw a Maya map Quiz: Geography Learn more about Maya way of life Learn about the geography of South America The Maya civilisation lasted a long time. In Britain at this time, ...

In the heart of Belize, archaeologists have uncovered a royal tomb that changes what’s known about Maya history. This burial, hidden beneath the ruins of Caracol, belongs to Te K’ab Chaak—the city’s ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Maya as you explore key archaeological sites in Mexico and Guatemala, piecing together the fascinating history of this ancient civilisation. Discover ...

The mystery and the challenge of the ancient Maya -- Background : geography, chronology, and theoretical perspective -- The exploration and archaeology of the Maya : a brief history -- Obscure ...

A stalagmite deep inside a cave in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula suggests that multiple droughts, including one lasting 13 years, may have contributed to the decline of the Maya civilization in the area.

A drought lasting 13 years and several others that each lasted over three years may have contributed to the collapse of the Classic Maya civilization, chemical fingerprints from a stalagmite in a ...