Maya cities were built in forest, which is why the aerial view matters here more than almost anywhere. At ground level you see a cleared core of pyramids; from above, the causeways, reservoirs, terraces and unexcavated mounds under the canopy.
Ceremonial centres across Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras, each with aerial views, photographs, video and a guide to the city's rise, its monuments and the ongoing fieldwork.
8 Ancient Maya sites in Mexico, each with aerial views, photos, videos and an in-depth guide.
Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archaeological site is located in Tinúm Municipality, Yucatán State, Mexico.Chichen Itza was a major focal point in the Northern Maya Lowlands from the La…
Meaning This city has received different names over time. For 1871-1872 Rito Zetina, who makes the first concrete reference to the site, mentions it…
Jaina Island is a small island of calcareous nature and artificially constructed, located on the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the Mexican state…
Chacmultún (Mayan: red stone hill) is an archaeological site of the Mayan culture located in the modern town of Chacmultun. It is located approximate…
