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…
Ancient Hellenistic sculpture workshop with unfinished statues unearthed at Floga site on Paros island, Greece
A newly excavated site on the Greek island of Paros has given a remarkable insight into the work and life of ancient sculptors. Led by Dr. Sofia…
2,500-year-old human remains and artifacts found in Mexican Cave
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have made significant discoveries in La Morita II cave, located in the state of Nuevo León. As…
Ancient Maya funerary urn depicting corn god uncovered during Maya Train work
Archaeologists conducting salvage work along section 7 of the Maya Train route, have uncovered a Paaktzatz-style funerary urn depicting the Maya corn god. The finding was reported…
New analysis reveals idenтιтy of burial at palace of Cortés: Aztec woman, not Spanish monk
Recent research conducted at the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca, Mexico, has dispelled a long-standing historical error regarding the idenтιтy of a skeleton on display at the…
1,900-year-old hunting tools unearthed in Mexico’s “Treasure Cave”
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered ancient hunting tools dating back approximately 1,900 years in the Cueva del Tesoro (Treasure Cave),…
The splendor of the seven descending gods of Tulum resurfaces
The splendor of the seven descending gods of Tulum has been restored to its former glory, marking a significant milestone in the preservation efforts of Mexico’s rich…
Four Aztec child burials found in Mexico
In the heart of Mexico City’s historic center, archaeologists from Mexico’s National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a burial site containing the remains of…