Mexico is the North American nation with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites, thanks in large part to its rich history and well-preserved archaeological sites -- some of which are still being ...
Chichen Itza, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is dominated by gray limestone that was cut by hand and moved without any wheels. Once home to 30,000 people, Chichen Itza was the last major city ...
Today this ancient place — once home to tens of thousands — has worn to lifeless, albeit impressive, gray stone. But 1,000 years ago, the Mayan city of Chichen Itza was as exciting as Manhattan, as ...
Archaeologist Guillermo de Anda stands next to pre-columbian artifacts in a cave at the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico. AP MEXICO CITY — Mexican archaeologists said Monday they have ...
Cancún is surrounded by some of the world's most captivating ancient cities, built centuries ago by the Mayan civilization. You can visit extensive and dazzling ruins that are just minutes away from ...
People surround the El Castillo pyramid at the Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza in the Mexican state of Yucatan.(Hugo Borges / Getty Images) Looking for alternatives to overcrowded ...
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