Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

These findings offer valuable insights into human history, population dynamics, and the eventual collapse of the Classic Maya ...

Archaeologist have found a Maya complex in northern Guatamala that included astronomical observatories, pyramids, and complex ...

A new study uses genome analysis to show the decline, not erasure, of the ancient Maya civilization. Researchers compared the genomes of seven skeletons to previously sequenced sets from across ...

A new DNA study of ancient remains from Copán, Honduras, reveals deep links between the ancient Maya and modern-day ...

A pioneering study is unveiling the genetic history of the Classic Maya civilization, providing fresh perspectives on their ...

Experts say Los Abuelos, which contains pyramids and monuments, point to its significance as an important ceremonial site.

The ancient Mayans were excellent astronomers, artists, and engineers, so why did the entire civilization suddenly abandon ...

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, ...

The Maya civilization once stretched across present-day southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. At its peak, it had over 2 million people spread across its empire with ...