THE VESSELS OF TAPIJULAPAThe ancient Maya used ceramic vessels to burn incense, mostly for purification purposes. By Pilar Márquez READ MORE ABOUT
THE REVELATIONS OF PALENQUE"If you understand Palenque, you can understand anything the Maya ever did," wrote renowned researcher Linda Shele. And she was right. In this special report we bring to light why Palenque is considered the most enigmatic of the Maya cities. READ MORE ABOUT |
RESCUING THE ROSALILAThe architects and sculptors of Copan eulogized their rulers and reaffirmed their religious beliefs through colorful buildings and works of art. Rosalila temple, an impressive example of this tradition, survived the passing of centuries in pristine condition. By Barbara W. Fash READ MORE ABOUT
ENIGMATIC QUIRIGUAAt the Archaeological site of Quirigua, Guatemala, the Maya chronicled the events that —according to their beliefs— took place millions of years ago. By John S. Mitchell READ MORE ABOUT |
THE STATUETTES OF JAINANumerous pre-Hispanic tombs have been discovered in Jaina, a small island off the coasts of Campeche (Mexico). In keeping with Maya tradition, the dead were buried with various utensils, ceremonial objects and, above all, small clay statuettes. By Román Piña Chán READ MORE ABOUT
TIME IN SPIRALSA photo gallery of fourteen fine Maya pieces found throughout archaeological sites in southeast Mexico during the last ten years. Photos by José A. Granados READ MORE ABOUT |
COPAN: IN THE VALLEY OF THE KINGSThe ancient city of Copan (Honduras) was the dwelling of a fabulous dinasty that reigned for centuries. By Vicente Murphy READ MORE ABOUT
MAYA ARCHITECTUREA look at Maya constructions, a legacy of this advanced ancient civilization. By Leonardo Berges READ MORE ABOUT |
THE ACANCEH DREAMA young Mexican archaeologist's dreams came true when she discovered three Maya masks in the vestiges of the pre-Hispanic city of Acanceh, in Yucatan. By María Teresa Mézquita READ MORE ABOUT |
