Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

Researchers saw a subsequent decline in population around 750 A.D., “coinciding with the onset of the collapse of Classic Maya civilization,” according to the paper.

The ancient Maya were a group of Mesoamerican Indigenous people who developed one of the most advanced societies in history, which such achievements as a complex written language and amazingly ...

Buried secrets from an ancient Maya city are rewriting history. A groundbreaking DNA study reveals what led to the ancient civilizations collapse 1,200 years ago.

For some people today, the Mayan civilization is still a reference in terms of theories and ideas. We have always believed that it has been more than a millennium since the last ve ...

Originating around 2600 BC, the Maya civilization thrived in Central and South America for nearly 3,000 years, reaching its height between AD 250 to 900. ...

Born in the depths of Central American tropical jungles, the Mayan civilization achieved great accomplishments in areas such as science, agriculture, culture and art, as well as in several other ...

The Mayan civilization emerged around 2000 BC and reached its peak between 400 and 900 AD, spanning present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala and parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, pyramids and a unique canal system that could shed further light on the ancient ...