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Cave of Crystals: The deadly cavern in Mexico dubbed 'the Sistine Chapel of crystals'
By Sascha Pare published
The Cave of Crystals in Chihuahua, Mexico, is buried almost 1,000 feet (300 meters) beneath Earth's surface and contains giant gypsum crystal beams that are up to 37 feet (11 m) long.
Deepest blue hole in the world discovered, with hidden caves and tunnels believed to be inside
By Sascha Pare published
Scientists have yet to reach the bottom of the Taam Ja' Blue Hole in Mexico's Chetumal Bay, which new measurements hint could be connected to a labyrinth of submarine caves and tunnels.
Traces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place there
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
An environmental DNA analysis of soil collected at an ancient Maya ball court reveals that the site was once part of a ritual.
5 catastrophic megathrust earthquakes led to the demise of the pre-Aztec city of Teotihuacan, new study suggests
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Analyses of Teotihuacan's three major pyramids show that the city was shaken by multiple catastrophic earthquakes — and this may have led to its demise.
Centuries-old Aztec texts detail history of their capital, conquests and fall to the Spanish
By Owen Jarus published
Three codices from the 16th and 17th century describe historical details about the Aztecs and the area that is now Mexico City.
Obsidian blade could be from Coronado expedition fabled to be looking for 'Cities of Gold'
By Laura Geggel published
The blade, possibly dropped during Coronado's expedition in 1541, was found in a Texas collector's stash.
1,500-year-old burial with stacked bones discovered during sewer system dig in Mexico
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Archaeologists in Mexico discovered a pre-Hispanic burial containing human remains.
Mexico City could be just months away from running out of drinking water
By Ben Turner published
Record droughts have been draining Mexico City's aquifers faster than they can be replenished, placing the city at risk of severe water shortages.
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