Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Altun Ha
Not far from where I spent most of my life, in Cancun, Mexico, lies the beautiful country of Belize. Known for its stunning beaches and turquoise waters, Belize is more…
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Explore the Ancient Pyramids and Temples of Tulum for a Glimpse into Maya Civilization by the Sea
I spent many years living in Mexico, and two of my favorite places are easily Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Not far from those Caribbean hotspots lies the ancient Maya…
Continue readingEmerald Pyramids of a Long Lost City: An Amazing Reconstruction of Teotihuacan
Check out this stunning recreation by architect and artist David Romero, as he takes us on a journey through what Teotihuacan, Mexico’s most famous pyramid city, may have looked like…
Continue readingNsude Pyramids: The Long Lost Pyramids of Nigeria
Although Egypt is the center for African pyramids, it isn’t the only country in which these majestic structures were built throughout history. To date, Egyptologists believe there are anywhere between…
Continue readingThe Nubian Pyramids: Sudan’s Long-Lost Ancient Pyramids
The Nubian pyramids are the ancient monuments that were built by the rulers of the Kushite kingdoms (centered on Napata and Meroë) and Egypt. The Nile Valley area, known as…
Continue readingThe Ancient city of Copan and its Overlapping Step Pyramids
The ancient city of Copan is one of the few larger archeological sites of the Maya civilization in western Honduras. Located near the border with present-day Guatemala, the City of…
Continue readingTenochtitlan: The Atlantis of the Ancient Aztec Empire
One of the perhaps lesser-known, yet extremely important ancient cities of Mexico is located in the heart of present-day Mexico City. Its name; Tenochtitlan, and it served as the capital…
Continue readingAncient Tula: The Toltec Home of the Atlas Statues and a Step Pyramid
The ancient city of Tula is thought to have been the capital of the mighty Toltec Empire. Although Tula is home to various awe-striking monuments, its central monument is a…
Continue readingThe Ancient Maya Pyramid of Comalcalco: Made out of Roman-Style Fired Bricks?
The Step Pyramid of Comalcalo is unique of all other ancient Maya pyramids because it was not built of limestone, but rather out of fired brick. The city of Comalcalo…
Continue readingThe Ancient City of Tiahuanaco and the Akapana Pyramid
The Akapana Pyramid at Tiahuanaco is essentially a step pyramid whose core is made out of soil. It is faced with massive, megalithic stones. The largest stone used in the…
Continue readingEl Tajin and the Step Pyramid of Niches: A Massive Solar Calendar Made of Stone
The Pyramid of Niches is one of the most unique pyramids ever built in Central America. It features as many as 365 “windows” which are part of one massive calendar…
Continue readingCalakmul: The Ancient Maya City of “the Two Adjacent Pyramids”
The ancient Maya were great astronomers, architects but also incredible and skilled pyramid builders. Some of the most voluminous and stunning pyramids in Mesoamerica were built by the ancient Maya…
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