Tag: Maya
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A Newly Excavated Maya Settlement in Belize Shows Adaptation to Climate Change
The Postclassic period of Maya civilization (800–1500 CE) was marked by significant environmental and societal stressors, including prolonged droughts and a shift from centralized authority to smaller, competitive polities. A new excavation at an archaeological site in Belize shows how despite these challenges, Postclassic Maya communities not only survived, but thrived. The excavation was conducted read more
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Ancient Limestone Face Carving Discovered During Controversial Maya Train Project Excavation
The Maya Train construction project has been ongoing since 2020, with the goal of connecting historical sites in the Yucatan and boosting tourism. The first section opened in December 2024. Over the years, the controversial project has unearthed thousands of archaeological objects and sites along the railway’s 1,000-mile-long route. As reported in Artnet News, the read more
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