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Zapotec 'entrance to underworld' discovered under Catholic church in Mexico
By Kristina Killgrove published
A hidden "underworld" linked to the Zapotec "cult of the dead" has been discovered beneath a church in Mexico.
Maya canoe surrounded by animal and human bones found in 'portal to the underworld' in Mexico
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A wooden canoe found in an underwater cave in Mexico was likely used as part of a Maya ritual.
Lost Maya city discovered deep in the jungles of Mexico
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists discovered a lost Maya city hidden in the jungles of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.
Colossal cave in Mexico that formed 15 million years ago is even more enormous than we thought
By Lydia Smith published
The Sistema Huautla in Oaxaca is the 10th deepest cave on Earth, and a explorers with a 2023 expedition to map the system have added over 700 feet to its length.
Watch 1st-ever footage of whale shark eating from the bottom of the ocean
By Ethan Freedman published
The world's biggest shark species usually filter feeds, passively gathering krill and other plankton while swimming through the water. But new footage shows something entirely different.
Deadly fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures in Mexico
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An outbreak of dangerous fungal infections has been tied to recent cosmetic procedures at specific clinics in Mexico. Health officials urge anyone who underwent such procedures to seek a medical evaluation right away.
Surprise discovery of world's 2nd deepest blue hole could provide window into Earth's history
By Lydia Smith published
The second deepest blue hole in the world has been discovered off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The giant, underwater cavern is around 900 feet deep and spans an area of 147,000 square feet.
No, archaeologists haven't found 'elite housing' at Chichen Itza
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists haven't uncovered an elite housing complex at Chichen Itza, but there is news; a previously closed off area at the site will open to the public in 2023.
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