Archaeologists working in an ancient Mayan city have unearthed a mysterious 1,700-year-old altar whose bright decorations and ...

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the ...

Belize is home to numerous caves that, according to Mayan belief, were the entrances to Xibalba—the realm of death. Xibalba was not only the domain of the gods of death but also a crossing point ...

Dr. Julie Hoggarth is an associate professor of anthropology, noted Mayan archaeologist and recently, a recognized AAAS Fellow. The American Association for Advancement of Science Fellow is a lifetime ...

Artist Maya Lin discusses her three-site installation piece ... works—I wanted to bring to this piece more the act of spontaneously making the work of art. Which meant all that I actually did as ...

An ancient altar has been unearthed that is believed to have been used to sacrifice children in an abandoned 'city of the gods'. The archaeologist who led the discovery, Lorena Paiz, said the ...

The likely sacrificed human remains and its craftsmanship tells the story of a major conflict between a Maya city-state and a powerful rival. The findings are detailed in a study published April 8 ...

A newly discovered altar, buried near the center of the ancient Maya city of Tikal, is shedding new light on the ...

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture ...