Lying deep within the lush jungles of Belize lies a hidden treasure trove of ancient wonders—the magnificent Maya ruins of Caracol. Steeped in history and surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the ...

Archeologist Amy Thompson excavates at the ancient Maya site of Uxbenka, Belize in April 2012. Reuters WASHINGTON – An examination of numerous houses excavated at two sites in southern Belize is ...

The skies have opened over the rugged foothills of the Maya Mountains, the first deluge of the rainy season breaking the forest’s sticky heat with a tide of fast, fat droplets. It draws a gauzy veil ...

Several years ago, many Mayan ruins throughout the Western Caribbean, including sites in Cozumel, banned climbing to protect the structures. Today in Belize, only three major sites still allow ...

The government of Belize has launched an investigation into the near-destruction of Noh Mul (Big Hill), a large Mayan archaeological site, on May 10 by a construction company. In a statement issued ...

XUNANTUNICH, Belize - It's not as famous as Mexico's Chichen Itza. It's not as tall as Guatemala's Tikal. But here in western Belize, the Xunantunich Mayan ruins will make your jaw drop. And maybe ...

An examination of numerous houses excavated at two sites in southern Belize is providing insight into gaping wealth inequality in ancient Maya cities - a disparity that researchers believe was closely ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An examination of numerous houses excavated at two sites in southern Belize is providing insight into gaping wealth inequality in ancient Maya cities - a disparity that ...