2001-05-06 04:00:00 PDT Xtambo, Yucatan, Mexico-- I felt like one of the great explorer-archaeologists of the last century: If I was going to visit the ancient Mayan city of Xtambo, I was going to ...

Mayan Ruins in Mexico: Chichen Itza (pictured) is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Mexico. But there are other important sites throughout Yucatan state, all of which are guaranteed to be ...

Mexico is the North American nation with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites, thanks in large part to its rich history and well-preserved archaeological sites – some of which are still being ...

The Pyramid of the Magician stands over 100 feet tall and contains five different temples built in succession. Elizabeth Landau As the sun sets over the Yucatan jungle, its fading light falls on the ...

Dr. Timothy Hare, associate professor of anthropology at Morehead State University, published a new book centered around his extensive work in Mayan ruins and the Yucatan Peninsula. The book is titled ...

People surround the El Castillo pyramid at the Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza in the Mexican state of Yucatan. Hugo Borges / Getty Images Looking for alternatives to overcrowded ...

Explore the ancient Maya city of Uxmal, one of the most significant archaeological sites of the Maya civilization. Uxmal flourished between 600 and 1000 CE, the video showcases the iconic Pyramid of ...