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.

Cruciforms, or cross shapes, played an important role in the Maya monument's design in southeastern Mexico. - Middle Usumacinta Archaeological Project Spotted from an airplane by remote sensing ...

Archaeologists excavating an ancient Maya pyramid have uncovered royal remains that appear to have been burnt in an apparent "act of desecration", and Newsweek spoke to the lead researcher about the ...

An international team of archaeologists is set to utilize cosmic ray particles—a process known as muography—to penetrate the elusive and magnificent El Castillo temple, mapping its interior with ...

WASHINGTON — Long before the ancient Maya built temples, their predecessors were already altering the landscape of Central America’s Yucatan peninsula. Using drones and Google Earth imagery, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Mayan Chichén Itzá, an archaeological site in Mexico, as seen from the air. Thick forest ...

Belize may not be the first country to come to mind when you think of famous Mayan archaeological wonders. Sites like Chichén Itzá in Mexico or Tikal in Guatemala often overshadow the incredible ...

A recent video from YouTuber MrBeast about ancient Maya temples in Mexico drew criticism from local heritage officials, who said the video distorts information and shows activities that did not happen ...

WASHINGTON — Long before the ancient Maya built temples, their predecessors were already altering the landscape of Central America’s Yucatan peninsula. Using drones and Google Earth imagery, ...

Mexican officials criticized YouTuber MrBeast’s video on ancient Maya temples, saying it distorted information and showed activities that did not happen. Screenshot from MrBeast's YouTube Channel A ...