The Mayans

Mexican authorities to sue MrBeast over alleged violations in Mayan temple video

INAH alleges MrBeast used heritage sites for unauthorized commercial purposes, violating filming permits.

 MrBeast in Chichén Itzá.
 Human remains in Guatemala's Cueva de Sangre reveal ancient Maya ritual sacrifices.

Human remains in Guatemala's Cueva de Sangre reveal ancient Maya ritual sacrifices

 Archaeologists discover first known Maya tattooing tools in Belize cave. Illustration.

Archaeologists discover first known Maya tattooing tools in Belize cave

 Teotihuacan altar found in Tikal, highlighting ancient ties with Maya.

Teotihuacan altar found in Tikal, highlighting ancient ties with Maya


Ancient Maya city Ichkabal opens to the public in Quintana Roo

Becomes Mexico's 194th pre-Columbian archaeological site open to visitors.

 Ancient Maya city Ichkabal opens to the public in Quintana Roo.

A 4,000-year-old fishing canal network may have helped the rise of the Maya Civilization

Using drones and Google Earth data, archaeologists mapped a network of earthen canals.

 Birds in Crooked Tree, Belize. March 18, 2023.

Archaeological discovery reveals hidden history of Mayan “Snake Kings”

Newly discovered reliefs at Dzibanché depict celestial ancestors of the Kaanu'l dynasty.

 Dzibanche, Building 1, Temple of the Owl.

Statue of Poseidon in Mexico angers local deity Chaac, allegedly causing Hurricane Beryl

A Poseidon statue in Mexico faces removal for offending Mayan rain god Chaac, amid jokes after Hurricane Beryl hit, prompting local concern and an official removal request.

 statue of the Greek God, Poseidon in Progreso, Mexico July 4, 2024.

Mexico uncovers 'elite' Mayan palace used to home ancient rulers

The discovery marks the first-ever finding of such a structure used for residential purposes in the Mayan site, located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.

 The remains of a palace-esque structure constructed in the ancient Mayan city of Kabah