The Mayan mythology gods and goddesses are filled with rich history, rituals, and mysteries — some of which we still uncover ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of three ancient Maya cities in the dense Petén jungle of Guatemala, the country's ...

Four of those discovered were two sets of identical twins, and scientists believe this is due to the significance of twins in ancient Mayan mythology. Those who were sacrificed and closely related ...

Additionally, twins are an important motif within Mayan mythology, which also might explain their inclusion in the burial cavern. “Twins feature prominently in Mayan and broader Mesoamerican ...

Cave tourism is one of Belize’s top activities, allowing travelers to explore Maya mythology and culture. A tremendous amount of effort has gone into opening various caves to make them ...

Any hope for a quick resolution dissolved when archaeologists who were called to the scene uncovered a chultún — an underground rainwater-storage container that, in Maya mythology, was viewed ...