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Breaking the Maya Code Book Review
Book review of Michael D.Coe's Breaking the Maya Code about how Mayan writing was deciphered.

Mayan Archaeological Sites of the Yucatan Peninsula
The Yucatan Peninsula offers many attractions: exquisite beaches along the Caribbean coastline, resort areas like Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, ecological reserves and waterparks, and the lovely colonial city of Chichen Itza Photo Gallery
View photos of Chichen Itza, a Mayan archaeological site, now one of the New 7 World Wonders.

Chichén Itzá Visitor's Guide
Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization.

Tips for Visiting Archaeological Sites in Mexico
These tips will help you prepare for visiting an archaeological site.

Teotihuacan Tour
Teotihuacan, a large archaeological site outside of Mexico City, is famous for its Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. Take a virtual tour of this ancient site.

Mexico's Ancient Civilizations
Mesoamerica was home to many cultural groups. Here are descriptions of the most important ancient Mexican civilizations, and their various archaeological sites.

Mayan Archaeological Sites
Descriptions of important Mayan archaeological sites in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Mayan Civilization and Culture
An overview of Mayan culture, from ancient times to the present day.

Mesoamerica
Mesoamerica refers to a geographical and cultural area. Here's a definition of the term, and the basic characteristics and timeline of Mesoamerican civilizations.

Cenote
You'll find lots of them in the Yucatan Peninsula and for the Maya they held ritual importance, but - what is a cenote?

Aztec Civilization
A study guide for the Aztecs, brought to you by About's guide to Archaeology.

Tenochtitlan: Capital of the Aztecs
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztecs, located where Mexico City is now.

Maya Civilization and Timeline
The Ancient Maya were renowned as astronomers and mathematicians.

Advantage Mexico
Information about the cultural zones of Mexico and the archaeological sites in each.

FAMSI - The Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Maps and information about ancient Mesoamerican cultures.