Despite its small size, the Caribbean country of Belize is known for a few outstanding characteristics: a spectacular barrier reef, a teeming rainforest, and extensive Maya ruins. Since 2013, it has one fewer of...
Mesoamerican chronology reflects the complex interplay of cultural exchange, political upheaval, and technological innovation that shaped the history of the region. Scholars continue to explore and interpret this rich heritage. Mesoamerican chronology is divided...
Nim Li Punit is a majestic Mayan site in the heart of Belize’s southern highlands. Nestled amidst the verdant hills of southern Belize, Nim Li Punit offers a captivating glimpse into the ancient Mayan...
El Pilar is situated in the dense tropical rainforest of Belize, near the border with Guatemala. The site covers an expansive area of 48 hectares, making it one of the largest Maya sites in...
Uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization The ancient Mayan civilization was one of the most advanced and sophisticated cultures to ever exist in the Americas. With a rich history that spans thousands of...
Actun Tunichil Muknal, often abbreviated to “ATM”, is an important archaeological site located in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve in Belize. This ancient Mayan cave system is known for its well-preserved artifacts and skeletal...
Altun Ha is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Mayan city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 50 km north of Belize City and about 10 km west of...
Balamku is a small Mayan archaeological site located in the Mexican state of Campeche. Balamku is located 50 km north of the ruins of the great Maya city of Calakmul, approximately the same distance...
Yaxha (or Yaxhá in Spanish orthography) is a Mesoamerican archaeological site in the northeast of the Petén Basin region, and a former ceremonial center and city of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. Yaxha was the...
Yaxchilan is an ancient Maya city located on the bank of the Usumacinta River in what is now the state of Chiapas, Mexico. In the Late Classic Period Yaxchilan was one of the most...
