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Long-lost 18km Maya road discovered beneath the jungles of Mexico
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Archaeologists spotted the road, which was once a major highway connecting two cities, using LiDAR scanning.
2,000-year-old Mayan civilization discovered in Guatemala
12-26-2022 | 13
Researchers uncovered the enormous, previously unknown civilization by conducting LiDAR surveys of the region.
Maya may have played ball games with the ashes of their cremated rulers
8-11-2022 | 3
Researchers believe that the ashes of cremated Maya rulers were used to create rubber balls used in ballgames.
Forget 2012 - is the Mayan doomsday this year ?
6-14-2020 | 54
A controversial new theory going around on social media suggests that the Mayan doomsday is actually this year.
Oldest and largest Mayan structure discovered
6-5-2020 | 2
Researchers have identified a gigantic Mayan ceremonial platform in Mexico dating back 3,000 years.
Long-lost Maya capital found in man's back yard
3-13-2020 | 5
Scientists have discovered the capital of an ancient Maya kingdom in the back yard of a cattle rancher.
Oldest known Mayan book is declared authentic
9-1-2018 | 9
A Mayan pictographic text dating back over 900 years has finally been confirmed as authentic by researchers.
New evidence supports Mayan drought theory
8-3-2018 | 3
Scientists are more certain than ever that a massive drought caused the Mayan civilization to collapse.
Vast Mayan city found in Guatemalan jungle
2-3-2018 | 9
A major new discovery has revealed tens of thousands of hidden pyramids, houses, defence works and more.
Mayan king's tomb unearthed in Guatemala
10-7-2017 | 3
Dating back over 1,000 years, the tomb is thought to be that of King Te' Chan Ahk of the Wak dynasty.
Did megalodon teeth inspire monster myths ?
12-15-2016 | 32
The teeth of the largest shark in history may have influenced portrayals of a mythological sea monster.
15-year-old discovers a forgotten Mayan city
5-11-2016 | 53
Teenager William Gadoury has become a social media sensation after locating a city in the Yucatan jungle.
Mayan pyramid is among tallest ever found
7-18-2015 | 4
A recently discovered pyramid in Mexico has turned out to be one of the largest ever Mayan constructions.
Drought is likely cause of Mayan collapse
12-30-2014 | 11
Further evidence has been found suggesting that drought caused the collapse of the Mayan civilization.
Ancient Mayan cities found in Mexican jungle
8-15-2014 | 35
The ancient stone ruins were found during an expedition led by Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Sprajc.
Oldest known Buddhist shrine discovered
11-30-2013 | 12
Traces of an ancient wooden structure have been found within the sacred Mayadevi temple in Lumbini.
Mayan tablet reveals secrets of 'snake queen'
7-20-2013 | 26
A tablet found in Guatemala has revealed fascinating new details of a dark period in Mayan history.
How many ancient Mayans were there ?
6-29-2013 | 17
Archaeologists have been studying the ruins at Tikal to determine how many Mayans used to live there.
Ancient Mayan pyramid bulldozed in Belize
5-15-2013 | 49
A construction company seeking gravel to fill a road has destroyed a 2,300-year-old Mayan pyramid.
Exploring the origins of the Maya
4-28-2013 | 6
The Maya civilization flourished in Central America for over 600 years, but how exactly did it begin ?
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