Long before the Inka (commonly known as Inca in English) rose to power, a mysterious civilization bloomed on the edge of Lake ...

Step back in time at these ancient cities and forgotten kingdoms that have stood the test of time. From Ethiopia to Cambodia, ...

Nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan city with ‘remarkable’ architecture unearthed in Guatemala Ancient city was likely one of most important ceremonial centres of Mayan civilisation ...

Tikal developed from a small “watering hole” into one of the biggest and most powerful Maya cities of Mesoamerica.

Belize may not be the first country to come to mind when you think of famous Mayan archaeological wonders. Sites like Ch ...

Archaeologists excavating the ruins of the Maya city of Tikal have unearthed a 1,600-year-old altar likely used for human sacrifices, surrounded by the bones of children. The grim discovery adds ...

The remains of three children were found at the altar in Tikal National Park in Guatemala ...

Venture beyond Guatemala’s famed Maya ruins at Tikal and you’ll find family-run museums and communities preserving age-old traditions, and an opportunity to learn about the country’s history ...

Hidden within Central America's lush, verdant jungle are incredible ancient ruins that you can explore to get a feel for the ...

The Tikal Temple IV structure is the largest of the Mayan Empire. Considered the tallest temple in the Mayan Empire, Tikal Temple IV is located in Guatemala. Built during the Mesoamerican period ...

Unlike Tikal’s tourist mecca, the Temple of the Night Sun is still slowly fading into the jungle. As I travel with Garrison, it’s our destination — if we can make it through the dense foliage. Fifteen ...

Washington, D.C. resident Anna Lee Dozier picked up a vase at a thrift store for less than $4 that turned out to be a Mayan artifact.