A pioneering study is unveiling the genetic history of the Classic Maya civilization, providing fresh perspectives on their ...

A new DNA study of ancient remains from Copán, Honduras, reveals deep links between the ancient Maya and modern-day ...

Beneath the surface of present-day western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—an archaeological site that once stood as a vital ...

Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

A decline in the population density led to the eventual collapse of the Classic Maya civilisation, they concluded. This was ...

An international team of researchers sequenced the genomes of seven individuals who lived in the ancient Maya city of Copán, ...

DNA reveals Maya genetic continuity over 3,000 years Copán elites had ties to highland Mexican populations Collapse was not extinction, but cultural transformation ...

Skeletons buried near the ancient Maya city of Copán have revealed new clues about the collapse, but not total decimation, of the Maya civilization. A study of the genomes of seven people from ...

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A new DNA study is shedding light on the ancient city of Copán's long and complex history, revealing genetic links between its ancient residents and modern Maya communities in Mexico. The research, ...

One of the thriving capitals of Maya civilization was Copán—a city in modern-day Honduras that acted as a travel hub between Central and South America. A new study analyzing skeletons buried ...