Mexico is the North American nation with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites, thanks in large part to its rich history and well-preserved archaeological sites -- some of which are still being ...

Archaeologists reveal X’baatún as a major Maya urban center, uncovering over 100 structures and links to nearby sites in ...

Sharing the history of the Mayan culture with Millsaps College has been the life's work of George Bey, Ph.D. In a National Geographic documentary series, he is sharing his work with the world. "The ...

HOUSTON — It sounds like the next "Indiana Jones" script but a real-life team of University of Houston researchers recently uncovered an ancient Maya city buried deep beneath the jungles of Mexico.

Jan. 10—There's hardly a better way to spend a hot day than swimming in a cenote on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. The cool, fresh, 75-degree cenote water is delightful now, when temperatures are in the ...

Cenotes, sacred to the Mayans, treat Yucatan visitors to cool dips, glimpses into ancient cultures Not touristy like Cancun or the Mayan Riviera, the capital of Mexico’s State of Yucatan was built ...

HOUSTON – A hidden Maya city was recently unearthed by experts at the National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping at University of Houston, according to a release. Researchers found the lost Maya city ...

This week’s news that archaeologists have discovered the long-lost city of Valeriana highlights one major part of Maya society: astronomical observatories. More than 6,000 structures unveiled ...

HOUSTON — It sounds like the next "Indiana Jones" script but a real-life team of University of Houston researchers recently uncovered an ancient Maya city buried deep beneath the jungles of Mexico.