Americas
Archaeological news from Americas.
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Depiction of mythical Aztec universe discovered in natural pond near Mexico’s Iztaccihuatl volcano
A team of archaeologists in Mexico have discovered a stone shrine in a pond that depicts the design of the…
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Peru: Ancient astronomical observatory found in Cusco
Research works at Espiritu Pampa archaeological site in Southern Cusco region led to the discovery of an astronomical observatory, massive…
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Giant Stone Hats of Easter Island Show Additional Carvings
The moai of Easter Island, ancient and massive statues carved from volcanic rock, have mystified historians and archaeologists for centuries.…
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This fascinating pre-Incan society, high-up in the Andes, lacked social hierarchies
New evidence uncovered by archaeologists has shone a light on a pre-Incan society high up in the Andes, which did…
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Ancient site in Peru turns up violent, but not deadly lifestyle
Researchers excavating an ancient ceremonial site in the Andes say the culture that thrived there engaged in violent, non-lethal rituals…
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Archaeologists uncover rare artifacts pointing to role of women in Peru’s largest pre-Columbian city
Archaeologists excavating in Peru’s largest pre-Columbian city, Chan Chan, uncover a rare wooden sculpture depicting a woman, which may redefine…
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Ancient Stone Carvings Capture Maya Ballplayers in Action
The long-lost Maya ruins of Tipan Chen Uitz in Belize are only beginning to give up their secrets, with the…
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Wood sculptures and other relics found at ancient Chan Chan
Four wood sculptures —three male and one female— a scepter, metal vessels, textiles and remains of winkles were found at…
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Research on the meaning of ancient geometric earthworks in southwestern Amazonia
The geometric earthworks of southwestern Amazonia have raised the interest within the scientific community as well as the media and…
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Tomb of early classic Maya ruler found in Guatemala
“The Classic Maya revered their divine rulers and treated them as living souls after death,” said research co-director David Freidel, professor of…
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