The woodsy scent of copal rises into the tropical forest surrounding Xunantunich, an archaeological site in Belize that dates ...

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 ...

University of Houston experts conducting excavations at Caracol in Belize found the tomb, which revealed burial artifacts and ancient remains.

Uxbenká’s population was 3,000 to 5,000 people while Ix Kuku’il’s was about 1,800, smaller than the biggest Maya cities like Tikal in Guatemala with tens of thousands of people.

The country is also home to the longest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere, as well as the magnificent Blue Hole, three of the Caribbean's four coral atolls. Add to this an expanse of rainforests ...

Belize has been overshadowed by bigger neighbors, but this Caribbean destination is well worth a visit. Read about the best things to do in Belize, including diving and exploring its Mayan ruins.

Te K'ab Chaak was a wealthy warrior king who rose to power in 331 C.E. His burial is the first royal tomb found in the ancient city of Caracol ...

Object Details Author Primack, Richard B. 1950- Notes NMAI copy 39088013826342 from the library of H. Paul and Jane R. Friesema. Contents Introduction : the Maya forest / James D. Nations, Richard B.

WASHINGTON – An examination of numerous houses excavated at two sites in southern Belize is providing insight into gaping wealth inequality in ancient Maya cities – a disparity that ...

A member of the local community working with a team of archaeologists excavates the remains of a house at the ancient Maya site of Ix Kuku'il, Belize in May 2017. Amy Thompson / via Reuters ...

Maya ruins in Belize offer peek at ancient wealth inequality By Will Dunham March 24, 20217:45 PM PDTUpdated March 24, 2021 ...