Archaeology & History Remains of 2,000-Year-Old Maya Complex Found Hidden in Guatemala Forest The finds are near to the famed Uaxactun site.

Most Caracoleños lived in dispersed residential groups nestled among terraced agricultural fields. The Maya elite lived in the city’s center, which held a raised royal palace and formal plaza.

Part of the reason is the time period in which it arose. The Maya Classic period, spanning from about A.D. 250 to 900, represents the civilization’s peak.

Local and state officials are joining forces to protect and preserve iwi kūpuna that are more frequently turning up in Kailua ...

In this countdown, Live Science looks at some fascinating examples of forts and settlements that have been revealed by lasers ...

Archaeologists Are Unearthing a Massive Maya City That’s Been Hidden for 3,000 Years “Every little piece we can obtain from the excavations is fundamental, like a piece of the larger puzzle we ...

The Viking burial boat dates back to the period of the Mayan Empire's decline, between 900 and 950 CE. Once again, researchers linked the remains to a woman of importance.

DECATUR, Ga. - City officials in Decatur are taking steps to preserve an unmarked burial site uncovered during construction at Legacy Park, once the grounds of a 19th-century orphanage. What we know: ...

Archaeologists in southeastern Mexico recently unearthed an ancient crypt dating back more than 1,000 years and made a ...

Neolithic society in eastern China tracing descent through female line lasted 250 years and at least 10 generations, Chinese-led team finds.

Asking Eric: Care of burial plots falls to one family member Letter writer is the only out of their siblings to continue the family tradition of tending to loved ones’ graves. June 18, 2025 5 min ...

Archaeologists in Denmark uncovered a 10th-century Viking pagan burial site in Lisbjerg, with 30 graves and rare artifacts linked to an elite noble family.