Farming was at the centre of ancient Maya life. But these people are also remembered for other amazing creations, like their spectacular buildings and beautiful objects made from jade, a rare and ...

A national park in Belize has deep roots in Mayan healing traditions. Smoke curled around my body as Maria Garcia, a Yucatec Maya healer, walked around me in circles, swinging a pail of incense. I ...

Caves were sacred to the ancient Maya, who saw them as portals to Xibalba, the underworld. Belize is home to hundreds ... for the way small groups of people can make a difference in the world.

The Mayan civilization dates back to 2000 B.C., and extended through what is now southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize ... last November identified an ancient brick fragment inscribed with what ...

They were obscured by the natural landscape of Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS), the largest inland wetland in Belize ... used by pre-Maya people and their descendants. The ancient Maya ...

An exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., entitled "Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya," highlighted the ...

Then, in 964, the Itzás, a Maya ... (Belize's entire population is only about twice this today.) Caracol's largest structure, the 138-foot Caana ("Sky Place"), is the tallest building in either ...

Their newest offerings dive deeper into the history of Belize’s ancient Mayan culture with immersive experiences. Guests can participate in a chocolate-making class, from toasting and grinding ...

Find out who the ancient Maya were, where they lived and what they did. What was life like for the ancient Mayas? Explore what life was like for the ancient Mayas including: family roles, what ...

Drive about 70 miles west of Belize City and you'll discover a cluster of ancient Maya sites ... was once a civic ceremonial center for the Maya people. From there, you'll likely want to drive ...