These ruins were detected on the first stretch of the train line, approximately 228 kilometres in length that starts at the Mayan ruins of Palenque and goes to the highway crossroad at Escarcega.

Be sure to read this comprehensive local's guide to incredible Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula before your next trip to Mexico!

Two University of Houston archaeologists have made scientific history with the discovery of a Mayan king's tomb in Belize.

UH archaeologists discover the tomb of Maya ruler Te' K’ab' Chaak in Caracol, Belize, marking the first major royal burial found there in 40+ years.

The spending plan could also add nearly $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to non-partisan analysis.

Rattlesnake Throne Found in Maya Ruins By Science News Magazine Issue: Vol. 5 No. #175, August 23, 1924 Having trouble viewing this? Open in a new window Questions or comments on this article?