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Thursday, Jun 13

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Mass Graves in Chichen Itza Reveal Human Offerings in Ancient Maya Civilization; Genomic Analysis Shows How They Chose Sacrificed Victims

www.sciencetimes.com

DNA analysis reveals rituals of sacrificing boys, including twins, in ancient Maya cities. Learn more about it in this article.

Sunday, Sep 17

Ancient Vault Cover Featuring Snake Symbol From Maya Civilization Unearthed in Mexico

www.sciencetimes.com

A vault cover reportedly from the Maya civilization was unearthed with a noticeable symbol resembling a serpent. Continue reading to learn more.

Friday, Sep 15

12

Remains of Man From Maya Civilization Holding Burial Offerings Unearthed in Mexico

www.sciencetimes.com

The remains of a man holding burial offerings was discovered in a Mayan tomb in Mexico. Continue reading to learn more.

Wednesday, Jun 21

23

Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Maya City in Mexico's Jungle

www.techtimes.com

Archaeologists found a Maya City that changed significantly between 800 and 1000 AD before the Lowland Maya civilization collapsed in the 10th century.

19

Lost Maya City With Pyramids Discovered Hidden Deep in the Jungle

www.newsweek.com

The ancient settlement was likely an important center in the region during the Classic period of Maya civilization—around 250-1,000 A.D.—according to experts.

Wednesday, Jun 7

15

Aztec and Maya civilizations are household names – but it's the Olmecs who are the 'mother culture' of ancient Mesoamerica

theconversation.com

The return of an important monument to Mexico puts a spotlight on a culture whose influence is still felt in the Americas today.

Friday, Apr 7

16

New exhibit in LA highlights Maya civilization’s legacy, both past and present

www.ocregister.com

“Maya: The Exhibition” debuted at the California Science Center on Sunday, April 2, and will remain on display through January.

Saturday, Feb 18

18

Early Mayan Civilization Was Far More Advanced Than We Thought, Scientists Say

futurism.com

Superhighways The Mayans were incredibly advanced — that's nothing new. But gauging the extent of their civilization has always proved tricky, since so much of it lies hidden by the impenetrably dense rainforests of Guatemala. But now,…

Thursday, Feb 16

19

Discovery of ‘superhighways’ suggests early Mayan civilization was more advanced than previously thought

kvia.com

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN With the thick vegetation of the northern Guatemala rainforests hiding its 2,000-year-old remnants, the full extent of the early Mayan way of life was once impossible to see. But laser technology has helped…

Friday, Dec 9

13

Destroying Maya treasures to build a tourist train

Mexico is building a $15 billion tourist train that will barrel over and through the relics of Maya civilization. The destruction is now coming into view.

Wednesday, Sep 14

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Tuesday, Sep 13

18

Unearthing a Maya Civilization That ‘Punched Above Its Weight’

www.nytimes.com

Before the pandemic, the long-sought ruins of Sak Tz’i’, a small but influential Mesoamerican kingdom, were discovered on a cattle ranch in Mexico. This summer archaeologists returned to excavate it.

Wednesday, Sep 7

13

Tuesday, Jul 19

22

Archaeology breakthrough as experts identify cause of Maya capital collapse 570 years ago

www.express.co.uk

THE CAPITAL CITY of the Maya civilization was abandoned some 570 years ago thanks to increased civil unrest amplified by prolonged drought, a study has concluded.

Thursday, Jun 9

17

What ancient toilets can teach us about Maya life, and tamales

phys.org

Ancient toilets and trash pits are like heaven to archaeologists. They might not have the glamor of a gleaming medieval jewel or intricate Roman mosaic, but they brim with clues about the everyday life of bygone civilizations: the…

Wednesday, Mar 23

Mayan Civilization and Their Corn Crops Came from Southern Cultures Sometime 5600 Years Ago

www.sciencetimes.com

The Mayan civilization contained a systematic society contrary to popular belief. See more about how experts traced the roots of the Maya culture.

Wednesday, Jan 5

Ancient Maya lessons on surviving drought

A new study casts doubt on drought as the driver of ancient Mayan civilization collapse.

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Research reveals ancient Maya lessons on surviving drought

phys.org

A new study casts doubt on drought as the driver of ancient Mayan civilization collapse.

Tuesday, Nov 16

22

Were the ancient Maya an agricultural cautionary tale? Maybe not, new study suggests

phys.org

Many believe climate change and environmental degradation caused the Maya civilization to fall—but a new survey shows that some Maya kingdoms had sustainable agricultural practices and high food yields for centuries.

Saturday, Oct 30

15

Lidar reveals hundreds of long-lost Maya and Olmec ceremonial centers

arstechnica.com

The sites suggest cultural links between the two Mesoamerican civilizations.