The altar stands in the courtyard of what was once a wealthy, influential person’s home in Tikal. At just over 1 meter tall, ...

Archaeologists found the remains of three children under the age of four alongside the artifact — suggesting that it was once ...

The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., ...

Archaeologists in Guatemala uncover a Teotihuacan altar in Tikal, revealing ancient cultural and spiritual ties with the Maya ...

Hunting down family-friendly locations can be challenging, especially when you’re planning to leave the country. You hav ...

Just steps from the center of Tikal, a 2,400-year-old Maya city in the heart of modern-day Guatemala, a global team of ...

If you anticipate frequent trips back to your home country, think about moving to Guatemala. Once home to early Mayan civilization, the Guatemalan government has created the perfect opportunity to ...

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Although it’s true that Chichen Itza is the site of a dizzying array of Mayan ruins, it’s far from the only place in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula that holds them. As this aerial view shows, these ruins ...

Mount Versuvius still towers above the ruins of Pompeii and scientists say the most important dig in a century is taking place. NBC News’ Molly Hunter explores the buried city and shares an ...