Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

Skeletons buried near the ancient Maya city of Copán have revealed new ... The increase may be related to the advent of maize agriculture, which could have supported a larger population.

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For 11 generations, the Mayan ruler’s dynasty had ruled Copan, a city-state near today’s border between Honduras and ...

The newly sequenced genomes were then compared with ancient and modern American genomes, revealing a strong genetic continuity in the Maya region from the late archaic period to the present day.

Every little piece we can obtain from the excavations is fundamental, like a piece of the larger puzzle we are putting ...

Incredibly, a place in El Salvador survived the near annihilation and still contains well-preserved remnants of an ancient society buried under layers of ash, earning it the nickname of the "Pompeii ...

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In the thick green depths of the Amazon, long thought to be untouched wilderness, a stunning discovery has emerged. For ...

I am Jade Skirt and welcome to my family’s farm, not everyone lives in the city ... bravely he is getting an enormous tattoo. The Maya built many temples, palaces, causeways, schools and ...