More Mayan sites have been found in the last 10 years than in the preceding 150. Here's how space technology is helping ...

Guatemala and northern Belize, according to Britannica. Prior to the 16th century, when the Spanish invaded the area, the Maya were the dominant regional group. They created large pyramids and ...

Incredible now and then images of the world’s most famous landmarks from the towering Giza Pyramids to the ruins of Pompeii and the Great Wall of China.

Palenque’s most notable ruin is the Temple of the Inscriptions, a 90-foot-high pyramid containing some of the most detailed Maya hieroglyphic inscriptions ever found. The monument was assumed to ...

Canuto, a Tulane University archaeologist who researches Maya sites in Guatemala, Belize and Mexico ... the archaeological site of Dashur and the pyramid of Amenemhet III. This image is from ...

Set amidst the lush jungles of northeastern Guatemala, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features staggering Mayan step pyramids and relief sculptures as well as being a great place to spot wildlife and ...

Guatemala, and northern Belize. Until the 16th century, when the Spanish invaded the area, the Maya were the dominant regional group. They created large pyramids and stone structures, practiced ...

This Mayan city is home to the famous pyramid, El Castillo, showcasing the astronomical and architectural brilliance of the ancient Maya. Preserved under volcanic ash, Pompeii offers a unique look ...