On the edge of a small cornfield near the ruined Maya ... the water at the bottom of this nondescript natural well, or cenote, had acted as a sacred sundial and timekeeper for the ancient Maya ...

In 700-800 C.E., the ancient ... adding water, then brushing the mixture onto clay. Once fired, the slip was slightly elevated and glossy. This particular style prevailed between 200-600 C.E., the ...

and a water reservoir, showcasing the advanced urban planning typical of ancient Maya cities. The city was identified unexpectedly when Tulane University archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas analysed ...

Mexico's antiquities institute (Inah) says it may have been used to extract water or deposit ritual offers. The rare find came during construction work on a new tourist railway known as the Maya ...