1 Yaxchilán: the Mayan archaeological zone that divides the natural barrier between Mexico and Guatemala. Yaxchilán is one of the most impressive archaeological sites not only in Chiapas but also in Mexico, it is located on the southern border with Guatemala Yaxchilán was built based on the Usumacinta River. The Mayan zone extends from southern […]
4 A group of young archaeologists have made a surprising discovery in the jungle of Campeche: an ancient Mayan city hidden under dense vegetation. Using LiDAR technology, which can detect structures under foliage, researchers identified more than 6,000 structures, including pyramids and plazas, in a city they have named “Valeriana.” This discovery is significant not […]
11 To revitalize tourism and preserve the cultural heritage of Yucatán, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) is in the final phase of reopening several archaeological sites and tourism projects in the region. Anna Luisa Goycoolea Artís, director of INAH in Yucatán, detailed the challenges and progress in opening the archaeological zones of […]