Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start ...

Why the idea that the Maya civilization ‘collapsed’ is wrong Why the idea that the Maya civilization ‘collapsed’ is wrong What really caused the collapse of the Maya civilization?

Many Mesoamerican civilizations believed humans were created from maize, and the prominence of maize in the diets of sacrificial animals emphasizes its cultural and religious importance.

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

Long thought to be a fortress, Guiengola has been revealed as a sprawling city thanks to airborne lidar analysis ...

In the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the vibrant cultures ... Known by many names across different civilizations, Quetzalcoatl was a complex figure, embodying aspects of creation, wind ...

The mangroves of the Mesoamerican Reef were once at the fringe of the ancient Maya civilization. I contemplated slipping a souvenir into my pocket—with such a lode here, what possible harm?

LiDAR was the key technology that enabled Ramón Celis to uncover the full scale of Guiengola. Unlike traditional ...

The development of civilization brought a new standard of ... team is doing LiDAR surveys of ancient archaeological sites in Mesoamerica, including Monte Alban and Teotihuacan in Mexico, and ...

Contemporary researchers rely on these objects — sometimes etched in stone, sometimes written in ink on paper or bark — to learn about ancient civilizations. Anthony Aleman’s colorful journals.