A rare mosaic death mask made of jadeite and vessels in the shapes of an owl, a monkey and coatimundi were found with the ruler. By Alan Yuhas The archaeologists worked in the shadow of towering Maya ...

The tomb of a Mayan king has been discovered by Texas archaeologists in Caracol, Belize, marking the first time researchers in the ancient city have found a ruler's identifiable resting place. Caracol ...

After 40 years of excavations, famed archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase, husband and wife, finally uncovered the royal tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the founder and first ruler of the magnificent Mayan ...

Lying deep within the lush jungles of Belize lies a hidden treasure trove of ancient wonders—the magnificent Maya ruins of Caracol. Steeped in history and surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the ...