Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. First-of-its-kind ancient mosaic board game found at Mayan city in Guatemala Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a unique ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

A recent archaeological discovery at an ancient Maya city has shed new light on the civilization’s political dynamics, challenging traditional views of gender roles. A 1,400-year-old limestone ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a unique mosaic-style board game in the Mayan city of Naachtun, Guatemala, offering fresh insights into gaming practices in the ancient world. Patolli is ...