Tag: Maya
Ancient Mayan megalopolis uncovered; has 60,000 structures
Archaeologists in Guatemala have uncovered an unprecedented network of 60,000 ancient Mayan features such as palaces and elevated highways.
A ‘new’ ancient ruin is almost ready for tourists at Kulubá
Visitors will have another archaeological site to explore when a "golden triangle" takes shape in September.
Deforestation threatens the ancient Mayan practice of making natural chewing gum
Despite the odds, local cooperatives and a special consortium have succeeded in securing a future for the chicleros of the Yucatán Peninsula, reports the Sierra Club.
Aztec exhibit at Cantón begs comparison with ancient Mayans
Palacio Cantón's "Mexicas, Elegidos del Sol" presents through more than 100 Aztec relics, drawing comparisons to Mayan culture.
Feria del Maíz celebrates a culinary and cultural staple
At the first Feria del Maíz, corn was celebrated as a basis for gastronomy, art and a variety of products.
Equinox ‘serpent’ at Kukulkan debunked at archaeology conference
Some experts suggest that we've misunderstood the "feathered serpent" illusion all along — or at least over the last several decades.
At Mayapán, 2,000 unexplored structures and 100 cenotes detected
INAH has found unexplored 19 pre-Hispanic sites containing a combined 2,000 structures buried underground at Mayapán.
Gourmet fest with the flavors of Hokol Vuh
A cultural fusion at the Hacienda Aké and the hotel Rosas y Xocolate drew on gastronomic techniques from Yucatán and some of the most recognized chefs in the world.
NatGeo reveals Yucatan’s hidden temple interiors
The NatGeo channel is sharing Yucatán's most ancient secrets with all of Mexico.
New Mayan World routes to bring 4,000 passengers monthly
An airline deal will go a long way to remind travelers that Mexico represents more than beach vacations.
Street pavers unearth Mayan artifacts under busy street corner
Street paving was halted when city workers found what appear to be archaeological remains in the Centro.
Paris designer joins Maya crafters to produce high-end bag
For his latest tote bag, Paris fashion designer Christian Louboutin traveled to the Yucatán Peninsula.
Archeologists have new high-tech tool to explore Mayan past
Recent advancements in archeological technology will be behind a three-year study of Yucatán's Puuc region.
In historic pink hotel, a much older archaeological find
While renovations creep along at the old Hotel Mérida, a Mayan relic it once displayed will be loaned to the Palacio Cantón for an exhibit.
Serious damage discovered at Dzibilchaltún site
Cracks, fissures and even some detached elements are signs of wear after countless years of exposure to both the elements and to tourists.
Protecting Yucatecan embroidery from plagiarism
Otomi prints appears on throw pillows at Pottery Barn. A French designer lifts the look created by the indigenous Mixe community in Santa Maria...
Google map exhaustively charts Maya sites
Nearly 300 Mayan archaeological sites, some obscure and some famous, are tracked on this amazing interactive Google map that demonstrates how much remains to be explored.
Today’s anxieties compared with ancient Maya life
A professor from the U.S. told fellow Mayanists in Izamal that that fears of terrorism in today's world connect with what ancient civilizations encountered years ago.
Mayan observatory even more ingenious than we thought
The ancient Maya were even more sophisticated in their star-gazing that we have previously thought.
Where did Maya come from? A new theory
An anthropologist has found evidence that challenges established theories about the Maya civilization's connection with the Olmec culture. The truth may be more complicated than researchers thought.
INAH rejects teen’s discovery of Mayan city
The news that a Canadian teen had discovered an ancient Mayan city hidden in the Yucatán jungle without ever leaving home has INAH throwing cold water on the claim.
Teen looks to stars to find lost Mayan city
A teenager from Quebec has discovered a hidden Mayan city — one of the five largest on record. And he found it by using his own theory that follows the position of the stars.
Mayan wedding ceremonies go global
Couples seeking the exotic and spiritual are increasingly drawn to Mayan wedding ceremonies. But it's more likely those couples are coming from places other than Mexico or the Yucatán Peninsula.
Mérida’s growth threatens Mayan ruins
U.S. and Canadian retirees are fueling growth in some Mérida neighborhoods as much 7 percent a year, but archaeologists worry about undiscovered Mayan relics in the bulldozers' path.
