Te K’ab Chaak was the first dynastic leader of the Maya region of Caracol. Even after the king died, his dynasty last another ...

The Mayan city of Caracol has been researched for decades, but archaeologists only recently found a tomb of one of the city's ...

The Maya civilization emerged circa 2000 BCE, and for centuries they ruled over an extensive territory in Central America.

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 ...

Archaeologists in Belize have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the first known ruler of Caracol and the tomb dates back ...

The Maya people of South America were a very superstitious civilization. They believed in many deities, had a god for every event, and therefore had many rituals performed for the gods to obtain ...

The Maya Civilization Collapsed 1,200 Years Ago. But Their Genes Never Stopped Spreading. Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of ...

Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice. The Maya Civilization Collapsed 1,200 Years Ago. But Their Genes Never ...

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.