LiDAR uncovers lost Maya settlements in Campeche, Mexico
Archaeologists from the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unearthed ancient Maya settlements in the dense forests of Campeche, Mexico, using advanced LiDAR technology. This…
Accidental discovery in Lake Pátzcuaro reveals pre-Hispanic treasures
A recent accidental discovery on the island of Janitzio in Lake Pátzcuaro, Mexico, has opened a new chapter in the region’s pre-Hispanic history. Illustrative image: The Maya…
Circular healing ritual structure discovered in Tecacahuaco
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a pre-Hispanic structure used for healing rites in Tecacahuaco, a town in Hidalgo state. Illustrative…
Elite Maya structures unearthed during Maya Train construction
During the construction of the Maya Train in Section 7, near Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico, archaeologists from the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) discovered…
Archaeologists reveal astronomical secrets of Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon
Teotihuacan, an ancient Mesoamerican city located in the Teotihuacan Valley of Mexico, is renowned for its impressive pyramids and unique urban layout. A view from the summit…
Giant stone panel with 123 Maya glyphs discovered in Mexico
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a monumental stone panel inscribed with an extensive Mayan hieroglyphic text in the Cobá Archaeological…
Maya palace complex uncovered near Calakmul train station in Mexico
During the construction of the Calakmul station, part of Section 7 of the Maya Train project in Mexico, archaeologists from the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History…
Nine patolli board games uncovered in Maya Train excavation in Mexico
Archaeologists working on the Maya Train project in southern Mexico have uncovered nine ancient patolli game boards during an excavation near the town of Xpujil, Campeche. The…
Archaeologists unearth stunning Maya murals and reliefs at Dzibanché
Archaeologists with Mexico’s National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) at the ancient Maya city of Dzibanché have unearthed three stucco reliefs that depict scenes of the…
Research points to Tetelictic as a possible birthplace of the Totonac culture
Archaeological research at Tetelictic in Mexico’s State of Puebla has revealed the historical importance of this ancient site as a major ceremonial complex with astronomical alignments. Ruins…