MEXICO CITY.- The recent opening to the public of the Bocana del Rio Copalita Archaeological Zone in Huatulco, Oaxaca, represents the beginning of a new age in restoration and research, which will eventually provide new data regarding the hierarchy tha…
Iconographic Analysis Conducted by Archaeologists on Murals Reveal Maya Military Life
MEXICO CITY.- An iconographic analysis conducted regarding different Maya murals created in Prehispanic times, between 600 and 1000 of the Common Era, have allowed the hypothetical reconstruction of the way the milita was integrated in this culture; sc…
Iconographic Analysis Conducted by Archaeologists on Murals Reveal Maya Military Life
MEXICO CITY.- An iconographic analysis conducted regarding different Maya murals created in Prehispanic times, between 600 and 1000 of the Common Era, have allowed reconstructing hypothetically the way military was integrated in this culture; scenes st…
New Museum Brings Lessons of Genocide to New Generations of Mexicans
MEXICO CITY (AP).- A new museum is bringing the lessons of the Holocaust and its grim cousins to new generations of Mexicans — and reminding them that the intolerance that feeds genocide can even grow close to home. The five-story glass and concre…
Completely Renewed, the National Museum of Cultures to Be Reopened
MEXICO CITY.- After almost 4 years of architectural restoration, museographic renovation and actualization of all the systems at the Former Mint House, the National Museum of Cultures (MNC) will open again its doors in October 6th 2010, with state-of-t…
Teotihuacan’s Emblematic Monument, The Sun Pyramid, Still an Enigma for Archaeologists
MEXICO CITY.- Although research conducted at Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone has allowed determining several of its urban features, the construction of its most emblematic monument, the Sun Pyramid, still presents enigmas, like the real significance it…
Completely Renewed, the National Museum of Cultures to Be Reopened
MEXICO CITY.- After almost 4 years of architectural restoration, museographic renovation and actualization of all the systems at the Former Mint House, the National Museum of Cultures (MNC) will open again its doors in October 6th 2010, with state-of-t…
Teotihuacan’s Emblematic Monument, The Sun Pyramid, Still an Enigma for Archaeologists
MEXICO CITY.- Although research conducted at Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone has allowed determining several of its urban features, the construction of its most emblematic monument, the Sun Pyramid, still presents enigmas, like the real significance it…
Totonaca Mural Paintings Restored: Salts that Blocked Visibility were Removed
MEXICO CITY.- After 3 years of restoration, the 30 meters long mural painting at El Tajin Archaeological Zone, in Veracruz, nearly 1000 years old, recovered their colors and iconography to be enjoyed by the general public. The mural paintings were cre…
Totonaca Mural Paintings Restored: Salts that Blocked Visibility were Removed
MEXICO CITY.- After 3 years of restoration, the 30 meters long mural painting at El Tajin Archaeological Zone, in Veracruz, nearly 1000 years old, recovered their colors and iconography to be enjoyed by the general public. The mural paintings were cre…