Maya mortuary deposits found in cave at Tulum
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a mortuary deposit in a cave at the Maya city of Tulum.
Top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2023
The field of archaeology has been continuously evolving in 2023, making significant strides in uncovering new historical findings, preserving cultural heritage, and employing innovative technologies to study the past.
Survey finds 18 km Maya sacbé using LiDAR
An archaeological survey conducted by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), has identified an 18 km sacbé linking the Maya cities of Uxmal and Kabah in the Puuc region of western Yucatan, Mexico.
Burials found in Maya chultun
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered burials within a chultun storage chamber at the Maya city of Ek' Balam.
Truncated conical tombs found in Chapultepec Forest
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered 3,000-year-old truncated conical tombs on the edge of the Chapultepec Forest.
Sculpted head of serpent warrior found at Chichén Itzá
Archaeologists have found the sculpted head of a serpent warrior at Chichén Itzá during excavations of the Chichanchob.
Structure at Edzná suggests long distant links with Chichén Itzá
Archaeological works of a structure at Edzná suggest that the city had cultural links spanning over 300 km’s with the Maya city of Chichén Itzá.
Chambered Mixtec-Zapotec tomb found in San Juan Ixcaquixtla
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a Mixtec-Zapotec tomb in San Juan Ixcaquixtla.
Archaeologists uncover structure linked to the cult of Kukulcán
Archaeologists conducting excavations at Itzamkanac, also known as El Tigre, have uncovered a structure linked to the cult of Kukulcán.
Painted Aztec snake carving found in Mexico City
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a painted Aztec snake carving in the Mexica capital of Tenochtitlan.
Spoken legend of temple on the Cerro de San Miguel confirmed
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have confirmed a local legend of a temple on the Cerro de San Miguel in the Mexican city of Atlixco.
Maya tomb with funerary offerings found during hotel construction
A tomb with funerary offerings has been uncovered during the construction of the Tren Maya Hotel, in Palenque, Mexico.
Painted vault lid found depicting a serpent and the underworld
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a painted vault lid at the Maya city of Ekʼ Balam.
Archaeologists discover chacmool statue in Pátzcuaro
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a chacmool statue in the city of Pátzcuaro, Mexico.
Nose ring made from human bone found by archaeologists at Palenque
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a nose ring made from human bone during excavations at the Maya city of Palenque.
