This is a map of all the archaeological sites uncovered so far on the Uncovered History website. To navigate to a post, simply scroll to zoom in and then click on the marker to view a snippet. To explore the site, just click on the image that pops up!
Although barely excavated, the few structures that have been uncovered, and the treasures found...
Although barely excavated, the few structures that have been uncovered, and the treasures found within, demonstrate that Altun Ha was a major player in the Mayan territories.
Although it features one of the most striking temples in Mesoamerica, the circular Temple of...
Although it features one of the most striking temples in Mesoamerica, the circular Temple of Quetzalcoatl-Ehecatl, Calixtlahuaca is probably most famous for its Roman connection...
Copan is home to some of the most magnificent and intriguing examples of monumental art ever...
Copan is home to some of the most magnificent and intriguing examples of monumental art ever found in the Americas, leading some to question where the artists actually came from
Set in the dramatic extremes of Mesoamerica's northern frontier, the 500yr old mystery of who...
Set in the dramatic extremes of Mesoamerica's northern frontier, the 500yr old mystery of who built La Quemada, and why, has only deepened with modern research.
Lamanai was occupied for over 3000 years, and although it needs a great deal of work and...
Lamanai was occupied for over 3000 years, and although it needs a great deal of work and investigation still, it is certainly a magnificent sight and a place well worth visiting.
Las Sepulturas is a residential area just outside of the City of Copan. It may have been home to...
Las Sepulturas is a residential area just outside of the City of Copan. It may have been home to the Holy Lord's family and is an excellent example of a Mayan Palace complex.
Malinalco is home to one of the wonders of the Aztec world, the site of Cuauhtinchan, which is...
Malinalco is home to one of the wonders of the Aztec world, the site of Cuauhtinchan, which is propped precariously on a steep hillside, 125m above the town.
Mitla was the Zapotec capital after the fall of Monte Alban and features lavish step-fret...
Mitla was the Zapotec capital after the fall of Monte Alban and features lavish step-fret mosaics as well as being home to the legendary Temple of the Underworld.
Monte Alban was one of the most iconic and powerful cities in Mesoamerica between 100B.C.E. and...
Monte Alban was one of the most iconic and powerful cities in Mesoamerica between 100B.C.E. and 700 C.E. and still features amazing architecture in the most spectacular setting imaginable...
Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost until a ruler named Cauak Sky claimed...
Quirigua was little more than a trading outpost until a ruler named Cauak Sky claimed independence and built some of the most amazing monuments ever built by the Maya.
Teopanzolco is found locked within the suburbs of Cuernavaca, less than 2hrs from Mexico City,...
Teopanzolco is found locked within the suburbs of Cuernavaca, less than 2hrs from Mexico City, and was mysteriously abandoned mid-construction.
Located high upon the Cerro Tetepetl in the Toluca Valley, Teotenango is both magnificent and...
Located high upon the Cerro Tetepetl in the Toluca Valley, Teotenango is both magnificent and serene, with its immense architecture and spectacular views.
Hidden in the rainforests of Guatemala, Tikal was once at the heart of the Mayan Civilisation....
Hidden in the rainforests of Guatemala, Tikal was once at the heart of the Mayan Civilisation. Today it is a magical destination for both its natural environment and amazing ruins.
The Museo Regional de Antropología Carlos Pellicer Cámara is home to 770 pieces of ancient...
The Museo Regional de Antropología Carlos Pellicer Cámara is home to 770 pieces of ancient artwork, some of which were defining moments in Mesoamerican art history.