The mask has been reburied for its own protection. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A giant Mayan mask as tall as a person has ...

An ancient mask depicting a 7th-century Mayan king has been discovered in southern Mexico. The find was made in the famous ancient city of Palenque in the Mexican state of Chiapas. Archaeologists ...

Sixteen hundred years ago, the inhabitants of the powerful ancient Maya kingdom of Tikal looked to the west and saw red. On a hilltop, in their direct line of sight, stood the Temple of the Night Sun.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Archaeologists have discovered a ritual mask in Mexico which is thought to represent the face of one of Mesoamerica's most important historical rulers. According to the National Institute of ...

Maya royalty: probable conquerors burned the kingdom’s sacred regalia, including a jade death mask much like this one (Bernard DuPont) ...

After four decades, researchers have discovered the tomb of a Maya king in Belize. The king, known as Te K'ab Chaak, was the first ruler of the politically significant city of Caracol and began a ...

Among the discoveries was a 1,700-year-old death mask of a Maya ruler, found and assembled by Provost Diane Chase and Professor Arlen Chase.

CHIAPAS, MEXICO—According to a statement released by Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History, over the past decade, a collection of 700-year-old stucco sculptures has been unearthed at ...

The pyramid-building Maya reigned over much of Central America. Today, descendants keep Maya history alive—a sign of resilience. This sculpture of the head of a Mayan warrior found in the Temple of ...