The puppets, unearthed in El Salvador, have movable heads, strange facial expressions and may have been dressed for ritual roles.

Researchers have found a treasure trove of structures from an ancient civilization — by using a modern technology.

The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient ...

Around the shores of this lake in southwestern Guatemala, Maya artisans have come together to showcase their crafts, be it by ...

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From the carefully constructed streets of Indus Valley to Egypt's lofty pyramids, from the heavens' wisdom of the Maya to the written records of the Sumerians, the earliest civilisations set the stage ...

The ancient Maya, whose world was one of vivid cultural practices and strict hierarchy, with rulers playing an essential role mediating between the gods and mere mortals, developed a deep interest ...

The figurines were discovered in a largely unexcavated site in El Salvador. Some 2,400 years ago, they were controlled by ...

Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and HistoryThe exterior of the 1,000-year-old Mayan palace recently found in the Mexican jungle. The Mayans built one of the most storied ...

Minecraft fans have created many fictional and real-world locations using the many blocks available, and this one is reminiscent of ancient Maya temples. A Minecraft fan shares their unique ...

Alongside being a sacred water hole for the ancient Mayans, it was also a source of drinking water that’s now used as a swimming pool. A swim here is reserved for the brave as there are roughly ...