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The Game of Patolli: Between the Civic and the Religious

The Patolli board, which has been found in various regions such as Teotihuacan, Tula, and in the Maya lowlands, like the one found in structure T7_44279, is a game played on a cruciform board. It is associated with religious symbolism and the calendar.

The Modification of the Terrain and Its Relationship with Water: The Case of the Terraces

In mid-2024, archaeologists from INAH working on the Tren Maya project discovered 26 burials, foundations, cists, and some terraces in the front 6 of section 7. However, what will be addressed in this article is the importance of the terraces in water management and how they altered their environment.

The Royal Road from Campeche to Mérida

During the work carried out in the Archaeological Salvage Project of the Tren Maya, not everything excavated is pre-Hispanic, as evidenced by the discovery of remains of the Royal Road that connected the cities of Campeche and Mérida. This reveals an exceptional communication system established during the colonial period, which, until a few years ago, maintained its significance due to commercial exploitation.

Chronicles of the Archaeological Salvage PT. I

Today, we will discuss the first video about the archaeological salvage efforts of the Tren Maya project. We will see how, during archaeological explorations in Section 7 of the Tren Maya, near González Ortega in Quintana Roo, a team from INAH led by Dr. Manuel E. Pérez Rivas discovered an impressive set of 16 pre-Hispanic monuments—far from being mere "ruins.".

Introduction to the Pre-Hispanic Chronology of Mexico: Keys to Understanding the Past. Part 1

To fully appreciate the archaeological salvage work related to the Tren Maya project, it is essential to share a common language on fundamental archaeological concepts. Therefore, we present a series of brief explanations that will facilitate the understanding of relevant terms in the discipline.

Chronicles of the Archaeological Salvage PT. II

Today, we will continue discussing the second video about the archaeological rescues of the Tren Maya salvage project. We will explore how, during archaeological explorations in Section 7 of the Tren Maya, a monumental complex was identified, which, due to its configuration, was nicknamed "La Ciudadela" by the archaeologists.

Stone foundation platforms. Basic architecture of a resident unit

One of the most common monuments found in Section 6 were the foundations—stone structures that served as the base for residential units of the ancient Maya. But what is a residential unit, and how is it constructed?

The Multiverse of Rescue Chronicles: Words and Fragments, Understanding the Past

This week, the new spin-off of *Crónicas del Salvamento*, called *Palabras y Fragmentos*, was released. This new series brings a fresh take on content but maintains its essence with the cast that defines it.

Mesoamerica or the Cultural Regions

On Saturday, December 7th, the highly anticipated second installment of *Palabras y Fragmentos* was released, now focusing on the topic of Mesoamerica. But what is Mesoamerica, and why is it so important in pre-Hispanic history?

The Maya Diet

A common question that always arises when studying any past society is how they lived, and the Maya are no exception. Among these questions is the type of diet they had and how different it was from ours. In this brief article, we will address, based on a zooarchaeology article, the types of food most commonly consumed during the pre-Hispanic era.

Clothing During the Classic Maya Period: Part One

Clothing is one of the most important forms of identity and expression we have as humans, and for the ancient Maya, it was no exception. In this article, the first of five parts, we will explore upper body clothing during the Classic period.