The altar was likely painted not by a Maya artist ... that described the probable conquest of Tikal by Teotihuacan. Other ruins near the city suggest an extended period of conflict between ...

Photos show the ancient circular structure where elites would set fire to offerings of beads, food or other items.

The altar was likely painted not by a Maya artist ... that described the probable conquest of Tikal by Teotihuacan. Other ruins near the city suggest an extended period of conflict between ...

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, ...

The city of "Los Abuelos" takes its name from two human-like sculptures of an "ancestral couple" found at the site.

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Maya city in northern Guatemala, revealing pyramids, murals, and statues.

Archaeologists excavating some 4,000-year-old ruins in Peru found a circular altar used for ceremonial burns, officials said and photos show. Photo from Peru’s Ministry of Culture At the base of ...