North Darfur is the only one of the five states where the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have retained a foothold in war-torn Sudan’s vast western region of Darfur, overrun by its rival, the paramilitary ...

Archaeologists from the University of Houston have discovered the first royal tomb at the sprawling Maya site of Caracol, in Belize.

Governor Mara Lezama announces the August opening of the Chetumal Archaeological Park, showcasing 47 ancient Mayan structures ...

Several areas are experiencing more than nine inches of rain in less than 24 hours. 161 people are still missing from the ...

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of the Maya king who founded the city of Caracol in what is now Belize.

In 1979, UNESCO named Elmina Castle a World Heritage Site for its central role in the transatlantic slave trade. Because of ...

Wildfires in 2024 heavily impacted the Maya communities of southern Belize, burning 43,987 hectares (108,695 acres), a staggering 10.2% of the region’s forest and farmland. Fire has always been ...

Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

The scientists found strong evidence of genetic continuity between ancient and modern Maya people, suggesting “the enduring persistence of local ancestry in the Maya region,” according to the ...

This lost city of Los Abuelos is in the Maya Biosphere nature reserve (Reserva de Biosfera Maya), about 13 miles from Uaxactun, Guatemala.

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, pyramids and a unique canal system that could shed further light on the ...

The rise of the renowned ancient Mayan civilisation of Mexico and central America was fuelled by contact with outsiders, as seen in ancient DNA.