was once a powerful hub of the Maya civilization. During its peak, between 200 and 900 C.E., it was a major political, economic, and military center. Today, it is known for its massive temple pyramids ...

Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, the ruins of Copán, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the 19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing ...

The centre of town is at the top of a hill, around a plaza presided over by a white cathedral built on the site of a Maya temple, and ringed with ancient stelae (stone tablets) inscribed with Maya ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Nepal visit on May 16 by offering prayers at the sacred Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini. This is Modi’s fifth visit to Nepal since 2004 continuing the tradition ...