Pox (pronounced posh) is a traditional drink that originated among the Tzotzil Maya people in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. Pox means…
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Maya ritual to honor the Virgin Mary: calls to end organized crime violence in Chiapas, Mexico
More than 3,000 Mayan descendants joined in a dance that seeks the intercession of the Virgin of Mercy to put an end…
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A conch necklace decorated with ancient Maya figurines is discovered along the Maya Train route
On the route of the Maya Train, archaeologists have discovered a delicate choker carved in conch shell, adorned with the engraved representation…
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The Ancient Maya secret of lime mortars and stuccos
Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) have revealed the secret of the ancient Mayan builders who produced lime mortars and stuccos…
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International Chocolate Day: Mayas considered it sacred and its tradition continues in Yucatán
MÉRIDA, Yucatan – Wednesday, September 13, International Chocolate Day was celebrated in Merida where a long history precedes this internationally acclaimed icon…
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Maya language at risk of disappearing in Yucatán; only grandparents continue to speak it: INEGI
Residents have reported that in this locality, as in other areas of the state, the Maya language is only practiced by older…
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The lake that helps solve the mystery of the Mayan civilization’s collapse
For thousands of years, the powerful Maya civilization managed to build an empire in which they developed advanced techniques in architecture, astronomy,…
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The Skies of the Maya: Advancements in Astronomy and Their Cultural Significance
The ancient Maya civilization is known for its impressive advancements in astronomy. The Mayas were skilled observers of the celestial bodies and…
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Maya ball game marker discovered in Yucatán
Archaeologists of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) discovered a stone marker of the ancestral Ball Game, which presents a…
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In the framework of the International Mother Language Day, specialists agree that Mayan is at “medium risk of disappearing”, since in the…