Known as the Campana structure, this pyramid was built using tephra, or volcanic ejecta, produced by the catastrophic Tierra ...

Archaeologist have found a Maya complex in northern Guatamala that included astronomical observatories, pyramids, and complex ...

These findings offer valuable insights into human history, population dynamics, and the eventual collapse of the Classic Maya ...

A pioneering study is unveiling the genetic history of the Classic Maya civilization, providing fresh perspectives on their ...

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

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

A new DNA study of ancient remains from Copán, Honduras, reveals deep links between the ancient Maya and modern-day ...

DNA reveals Maya genetic continuity over 3,000 years Copán elites had ties to highland Mexican populations Collapse was not extinction, but cultural transformation ...

Beneath the surface of present-day western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—an archaeological site that once stood as a vital ...