Ruins of the Maya Civilization
The Maya people lived throughout Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, in sites such as Bonampak, Kaminaljuyu, and many others.
A Walking Tour of Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza - A Walking Tour of Chichen Itza - Ancient Maya Ruins of Mexico
Chichen Itza - A Walking Tour of Chichen Itza - Ancient Maya Ruins of Mexico
Bats'ub/25 Flight Cave (Belize)
The Bats'ub cave is a karst rockshelter located within the Columbian Forest Reserve of Belize.
The Bats'ub cave is a karst rockshelter located within the Columbian Forest Reserve of Belize.
Bonampak (Mexico)
Bonampak is a Classic Maya site in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, occupied from about 650-800 AD.
Bonampak is a Classic Maya site in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, occupied from about 650-800 AD.
BRASS/El Pilar
A research project on settlement communities in Belize, by Anabel Ford.
A research project on settlement communities in Belize, by Anabel Ford.
Cacaxtla (Mexico)
Cacaxtla was a Late Classic to Epiclassic (AD 600-900) city in the Puebla Valley, Tlaxcala, Mexico, with a population of about 10,000 at its peak.
Cacaxtla was a Late Classic to Epiclassic (AD 600-900) city in the Puebla Valley, Tlaxcala, Mexico, with a population of about 10,000 at its peak.
Cahal Pech (Belize)
The site of Cahal Pech is an early Middle Formative to Classic period Maya site in Belize, occupied pretty much continuously between 900 B.C. to A.D. 800.
The site of Cahal Pech is an early Middle Formative to Classic period Maya site in Belize, occupied pretty much continuously between 900 B.C. to A.D. 800.
Caracol
A very nice website of this Maya site in Belize from Diane and Arlen Chase, with tours, maps, and background.
A very nice website of this Maya site in Belize from Diane and Arlen Chase, with tours, maps, and background.
Chalchuapa (El Salvador)
Chalchuapa is the name of a Maya period site in El Salvador, occupied from about 1200 BC to the Spanish conquest.
Chalchuapa is the name of a Maya period site in El Salvador, occupied from about 1200 BC to the Spanish conquest.
Chichén Itzá (Mexico)
Chichén Itzá is a large Maya and Toltec village and temple complex on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
Chichén Itzá is a large Maya and Toltec village and temple complex on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
Chultuns
Photographs from David Hixson at Tulane University of a series of these Late Preclassic Mayan underground storage facilities.
Photographs from David Hixson at Tulane University of a series of these Late Preclassic Mayan underground storage facilities.
Cobá (Mexico)
Cobá is the name of a large lowland Maya city located between two large lakes in east central Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Cobá is the name of a large lowland Maya city located between two large lakes in east central Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Colha (Belize)
The archaeological site of Colha is a Maya occupation located in Belize about 60 kilometers north of Belize City.
The archaeological site of Colha is a Maya occupation located in Belize about 60 kilometers north of Belize City.
Copán (Honduras)
The archaeological site of Copán is located in western Honduras, and represents a major Classic period Maya temple and regional center.
The archaeological site of Copán is located in western Honduras, and represents a major Classic period Maya temple and regional center.
Copán: Out of the Mists of Honduras
Copán, called Xukpi by its residents, rises out of the mist of western Honduras, in a pocket of alluvial soil amid rugged topography. It is arguably one of the most important royal sites of the Maya civilization.
Copán, called Xukpi by its residents, rises out of the mist of western Honduras, in a pocket of alluvial soil amid rugged topography. It is arguably one of the most important royal sites of the Maya civilization.
El Tajin (Mexico)
El Tajin was one of the principal Classic period Maya metropolises.
El Tajin was one of the principal Classic period Maya metropolises.
Kaminaljuyú (Guatemala)
Archaeological site and Maya capital mostly buried under what is now Guatemala City
Archaeological site and Maya capital mostly buried under what is now Guatemala City
Maya Caves in Belize
First in a very interesting series, an interactive dig from Archaeology Magazine.
First in a very interesting series, an interactive dig from Archaeology Magazine.
Maya Ruins
A very nicely graphical exploration of several sites in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, with lots of photographs and some pertinent text as well.
A very nicely graphical exploration of several sites in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, with lots of photographs and some pertinent text as well.
Mayapan (Mexico)
The site of Mayapan is a Late Postclassic Maya (1200-1441 AD) city on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.
The site of Mayapan is a Late Postclassic Maya (1200-1441 AD) city on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.
Minanha (Belize)
Minanha was the name of a Maya petty kingdom, located on the north Vaca Plateau of west-central Belize.
Minanha was the name of a Maya petty kingdom, located on the north Vaca Plateau of west-central Belize.
Nakbe (Guatemala)
The Nakbe site is a central city of the Maya people on the Peten peninsula of Guatemala.
The Nakbe site is a central city of the Maya people on the Peten peninsula of Guatemala.
Puerto Escondido (Honduras) - Early Cacao Use in Central America
Puerto Escondido is a multicomponent archaeological site located on the Ulúa River near the Caribbean coast of northwestern Honduras.
Puerto Escondido is a multicomponent archaeological site located on the Ulúa River near the Caribbean coast of northwestern Honduras.
Quelepa (El Salvador)
The site of Quelepa is located in eastern El Salvador, about eight kilometers east-northeast of San Miguel.
The site of Quelepa is located in eastern El Salvador, about eight kilometers east-northeast of San Miguel.
Resources for the Walking Tour of Chichen Itza - A Brief Bibliography
Chichen Itza is an important archaeological site in North America, with both Toltec and Maya components. This is a bibliography built for use with the Walking Tour of Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza is an important archaeological site in North America, with both Toltec and Maya components. This is a bibliography built for use with the Walking Tour of Chichen Itza.
The Palenque Project
Updates, field reports, news from the ongoing project at this Classic Maya site in Chiapas.
Updates, field reports, news from the ongoing project at this Classic Maya site in Chiapas.
Tikal (Guatemala)
The ruins of the Maya temple known as Tikal are located in the rain forest of the central Peten peninsula of Guatemala.
The ruins of the Maya temple known as Tikal are located in the rain forest of the central Peten peninsula of Guatemala.
Tulúm
Maya site, nice description and photographs of this site in Quintana Roo, from Athena Review.
Maya site, nice description and photographs of this site in Quintana Roo, from Athena Review.
Uxmal
Maya Lowland Centers: Uxmal; another online summary from Athena Review.
Maya Lowland Centers: Uxmal; another online summary from Athena Review.