The oldest and largest Mayan temple was built to represent the cosmos

The oldest and largest Mayan temple was built to represent the cosmos

Spotted by aerial remote sensing equipment, the vast and ancient Mayan complex was hidden by forests and fields for millennia until it was revealed to the public in 2020. Five years later, archaeologists are uncovering more secrets of the monumental structure. An artificial plateau made of earth, with connecting paths, canals and corridors, was built … Read more

Genomas from ancient Mayan people reveal the collapse and civilization of the population 1200 years ago

Genomas from ancient Mayan people reveal the collapse and civilization of the population 1200 years ago

When you buy through our articles links, Future and its syndication partners can earn commissions. Researchers analyzed the “dynastic ruler” skeleton genome buried in Copán. | Credit: Seyichi Nakamura The skeletons buried near the ancient Maya city Kopán revealed new clues about collapsebut not a complete decimal, Mayan civilization; The genomic test of the seven … Read more