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Dramatic burning of royal remains reveals Maya regime change

New archaeological investigations in Guatemala reveal that ancient Maya peoples did not just passively watch their dynastic systems collapse at the end of the Classic period. They actively reworked ... read more

Discovery in Maya pyramid reveals dramatic dynasty collapse, archaeologists say

Archaeologists have discovered Maya royal bones that were dramatically and deliberately burned to indicate the end of a political era. read more

Ancient Maya Pyramid Holds Royal Bones Burnt In 'Desecration' Ritual

The burning ritual, which likely took place in the 9th century, may be rare archaeological evidence of political regime change. read more

Maya ruler burned bodies of old dynasty during regime change, charred human remains reveal

Archaeologists determined that the burning event coincided with a regime change in which community members "rejected a Late Classic (A.D. 600 to 810) Maya dynasty and instantiated a new era of ... read more

When new leaders took over in ancient Maya, they didn't just bury the former royals. They burned their bodies in public

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Time Line of Decipherment

The quest to decipher Maya hieroglyphs began with the very Spanish invaders whose hegemonic rule did so much to wipe out the ancient Maya script. Among them was the conquistador Hernando Cortes ... read more

1,100-year-old monument to Mayan ball game found buried at iconic Mexican pyramid

He also wears protective sports gear. Around the outside edge, 18 Mayan hieroglyphics surround the figures. This is the first complete set of Mayan hieroglyphics to be found at the Chichén Itzá ... read more

Thousands of Years Ago, Ancient Mayans Developed an Impressive System For Predicting an Eclipse

A millennia ago, two solar eclipses over the same area within six months would have seen Maya astronomers, priests, and rulers leap into a frenzy of activity. read more

Tour Copán with David Stuart

[To try your hand at reading ancient Maya dates, see Reading Maya Hieroglyphs.] In the early days of Maya archeology, really before the glyphs could be deciphered, it was thought that the ... read more

Boat Rocker Studios & ‘Secrets In’ Producer Shark Teeth Films Tie For Three-Series Deal

Boat Rocker Studios has struck a deal with Shark Teeth Films for a trio of upcoming unscripted shows, including a new 'Secrets In...' title. read more

Unveiling the mysteries: Must-visit Mayan sites across the world

The ancient Maya civilization, known for its advanced architecture, astronomy, and art, left behind a legacy of magnificent cities scattered across Central America and beyond. These awe-inspiring ... read more

Boat Rocker Studios & ‘Secrets In’ Producer Shark Teeth Films Tie For Three-Series Deal

Episodes will look at everything from medieval skeletons, Mayan hieroglyphics, sunken shipwrecks and lost cities. Secrets in the Dark will explore the blurred lines between science and the ... read more