Calakmul in Campeche, Mexico was once a major center of the Maya civilization. The city contained large pyramids, temples, ...

The discovery of colossal Olmec stone heads revealed the existence of a long forgotten civilization that shaped early Mesoamerica. From these early societies emerged the first Maya cities, massive ...

A newly studied Maya wetland settlement in northwestern Belize reveals preserved wooden architecture and evidence of climate ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today. The ruins of the ...

A new study reveals the Mayan paradox at Ucanal, where a sophisticated reservoir system kept water clean but hidden mercury ...

New research on the ancient Maya city of Ucanal in northern Guatemala reveals that its engineers maintained biologically clean drinking water for nearly 1,500 years, an extraordinary achievement in a ...

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National Geographic archaeologist George E. Stuart reported in 1975 on the scientists who sought to decode the ancient language—and the looters who stood in their way.

Visiting the Riviera Maya this month? From music festivals to concerts, there's plenty to do and fun to be had.

Slash is executive producing a new documentary called Black Zombie.The film, directed by Maya Annik Bedward, "unearths the buried origins of the zombie, reclaiming it as a symbol of survival and ...

Here's what you need to know before visiting Tulum.

F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at motorsport’s top level ...