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In 2018, researchers used geophysical imaging beneath El Castillo: The discovery below the pyramid pointed to a hidden cenote

Deep within the famed El Castillo pyramid of Chichén Itzá, Mexico, an intriguing mystery has come to light. Explorations have unveiled a significant cave-like hollow beneath its structure, revealing that the revered pyramid was actually constructed over a natural sinkhole, or cenote.

The Economic Times · May 15

Secret of ancient Maya blue-pigment revealed from cracks and clues on a dozen bowls from Chichén Itzá

The question of how the super-blue paint was made now has a second answer.

LiveScience · May 6, 2025

German tourist chased by security after climbing up sacred Mayan Temple in Mexico

A German tourist has been arrested after climbing the Temple of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, Mexico.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

The secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA

After analysing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

All aboard the new train route exploring Mexico’s Mayan heartlands

The highly anticipated Tren Maya railway launches this month, offering intrepid travellers the chance to go beyond the confines of tourist-trap Cancun and discover jungles, pyramids and lesser-known towns. Laura Sanders checks out the route for exciting new Mexican adventure

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Archaeologists find strange Maya warrior statue with helmet shaped like snake

Statute was discovered during archaeological dig accompanying railway line construction

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Maya warrior statue with serpent helmet discovered at Chichén Itzá

During survey work ahead of a new railway, archaeologists found the statue of a Maya warrior wearing a serpent on his head.

LiveScience · Nov 12, 2023

Brits sets world record by visiting every World Wonder in just six days

Jamie McDonald managed to visit Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Petra, the Colosseum, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Pichu and Chichén Itzá in less than seven days

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Chichén Itzá: Maya temples in the Yucatán

The ruins of Chichén Itzá in eastern Mexico were built about 1,200 years ago.

LiveScience · Sep 17, 2012