Tagged: Maya Archaeology

Aguada Fénix platform – LiDAR hill-shade Takeshi Inomata, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Aguada_F%C3%A9nix_1.jpg

2025/06/29

Unlocking the Secrets of Mayan Archaeology: The Role of LiDAR Technology

Tiny pulses of light from the sky are rewriting everything we thought we knew about the Maya. Introduction Hidden beneath the dense rain‑forest canopy of Mesoamerica lie countless temples, causeways, terraces, and reservoirs—silent witnesses...

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2025/06/08

Teotihuacán Altar Unearthed at Tikal: A 2025 Maya–Mexico Sensation

A newly uncovered Teotihuacán altar in Tikal’s 6D-XV complex—complete with Pachuca-obsidian blade and child-sacrifice deposit—offers the first intact highland cult site in the Maya Lowlands. Explore its political intrigue, timeline, on-site highlights and practical tips for planning your own jungle visit.