Mayan civilisation
Burned Maya royals' remains discovered in Guatemalan temple-pyramid
The discovery, at the ancient site of Ucanal, is believed to reflect a political regime change in the 8th or 9th century
Funerary urn dedicated to the Maya god of corn discovered in Mexico
The artefact is the latest archaeological marvel unearthed during the construction of the controversial Maya Train project
Hidden burial chamber discovered at Tulum Maya site in Mexico
The cavern’s entrance had been concealed by a boulder that appears to have pinned an unfortunate person to the spot when it was installed
Mexico’s $28bn Maya Train puts 25,000 historic sites at risk
Many organisations, including Unesco, fear the project will negatively affect the region’s cultural heritage, natural environment and residents when it opens in December
New museum planned for ancient Mayan complex Chichén Itzá, Mexico’s most visited archeological site
With first leg of controversial $20bn Maya Train project set to begin operation, authorities have stepped up excavation and development of archaeological destinations
Groups in Guatemala demand return of Maya throne sent to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art
Guatemalan law prohibits the export of such artefacts for exhibition, local culture organisations say