Long before the Aztecs and the Mayans came along there was another impressive civilization. Called the Olmecs, they inspired much of what Mesoamerica is famous for.

History Extra

21.06.2023

Ancient Maya Civilization: Why Did It ‘Disappear’ & The Truth About Human Sacrifice | HistoryExtra

Professor Matthew Restall of Pennsylvania State University answers key questions on the ancient Maya civilisation

Ancient Pages

30.06.2023

What Can Monument 9 Reveal About The Mysterious Olmec Civilization? - Ancient Pages

Aztec and Maya civilizations are household names – but it’s the Olmecs who are the ‘mother culture’ of ancient Mesoamerica. An extremely important 1-ton sculpture, sometimes referred to by archaeologists as an “Earth Monster” or Monument 9, was repatriated to Mexico from a private collection in Colorado in May 2023,

Ancient Origins

16.09.2023

Archaeologists Excavate Huge 1,500-Year-Old Palace in Maya City of Kabah | Ancient Origins

A 1,500-year-old palace with connections to the Maya civilization of Guatemala has been discovered in the Maya City of Kabah in Mexico.

All That Is Interesting

23.03.2024

How Did The Mayans Disappear? Researchers Think They Finally Know

Sediment samples from Lake Chichancanab in Mexico show that annual rainfall decreased by more than 50 percent at the end of the Maya civilization.

Ancient Pages

30.04.2024

Ancient Maya Ballcourts And Evidence Of Ceremonial Plant Species Offerings - Ancient Pages

The ballcourts constructed by the ancient Maya civilization in Mexico were revered by people who even engaged in ceremonial offerings during the construction

Ancient Origins

13.08.2024

Religious Practices in Ancient Maya Civilization | Ancient Origins

Central to the Maya way of life were their religious practices, which permeated every aspect of their existence, from governance and architecture to

Karwansaray | Ancient History Magazine

10.10.2024

Phoenicians and the Making of the Mediterranean - Review

By Owain Williams Last year, we featured several book reviews for books that explore regions and cultures beyond the typical ancient triad of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. We explored ancient India, Persia, Africa more generally, and the Mayans. This time, we are going back to the Mediterranean to discuss the Phoenicians. T

Ancient Origins

12.08.2025

LiDAR Study Shows Maya Population May Have Topped 16 Million | Ancient Origins

New lidar research shows ancient Maya civilization may have supported 16 million people, revealing a far more populous and organized society than previously

Ancient Pages

27.08.2025

Ancient Maya Population May Have Topped 16 Million, Tulane Research Shows - Ancient Pages

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Recent research conducted by archaeologists from Tulane University has uncovered that the ancient Maya civilization supported

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