The Maya civilization, known for its intricate calendar systems, monumental pyramids, and advanced writing, represents a high point of human achievement in the ancient Americas. Yet, around 900 CE, ...

Inside the Classic Maya collapse: caves, cities and a fragile rain regime The Classic Maya built a network of cities that flourished for more than 3,000 years, with achievements in astronomy, ...

Pictured is the 31 m tall Pirámide de los Cinco Pisos (pyramid of the five storeys), located in the Great Plaza. Credit: Nick Evans Pictured is the 31 m tall Pirámide de los Cinco Pisos (pyramid of ...

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.

Archaeologists excavating the ruined Guatemalan city of Cancuen have found the remains of what they believe is one of the pivotal events in the collapse of the Maya civilization — the desperate ...