Picture shows some of the pre-Hispanic Mayan pieces seized by police, undated. Stephanie Allison Jolluck, 49, and Giorgio Salvador Rossilli, 62, were arrested transporting 166 pieces Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. (@PNCdeGuatemala/Newsflash)

Customs Police Seize More Than 150 Mayan Treasures From American Travellers

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:November 23, 2022

Two Americans have been arrested in Guatemala with 166 pre-Hispanic Mayan pieces in their vehicle and face artefact trafficking charges. The two suspects have been named as Stephanie Allison Jolluck,…

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Tikal, Ancient Mayan City of Guatemala. (Newsflash)

Mystery After German Explorer Missing For 2 Days Found Dead Near Mayan Temple Seen In Star Wars Movie

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:January 26, 2022

A German explorer has been found dead near a Mayan temple used in Star Wars after going missing for nearly two days. The body of the explorer, who has been…

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The lion that killed a worker in a tourist centre located in El Chal, Guatemala, on 20th November. (@turicentrosantaisabel/Newsflash)

Lion Shot Dead After Escaping From Cage And Mauling Carer

• Post author:Lee Bullen
• Post published:November 29, 2021

A lion has been shot and killed in Guatemala after escaping from its cage and mauling its carer to death. The incident took place at the Turicentro Santa Isabel (Saint…

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The Mayan artifacts which were discovered in the cellar of a farmhouse in the town of Klotze in the Salzwedel district in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, originate from AD 750–850 and were estimated at EUR 100K (GBP 86K). (Landeskriminalamt Sachsen-Anhalt/Newsflash)

Germany To Return Mayan Artefacts Looted By Tomb Raiders To Mexico And Guatemala

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:November 10, 2021

Germany is set to return Mayan artefacts to Mexico and Guatemala after they were looted by tomb raiders and sold for less than EUR 100 at a flea market. The…

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The monkey

Sad Baby Monkey Clinging On To Dead Mum Rescued

• Post author:Pol F.
• Post published:October 30, 2020

A Guatemalan black howler monkey baby was rescued after being found on the highway asphalt, clinging on to its dead mother. The disoriented baby was rescued in the Palenque-Benemerito de…

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The jade mask

Ancient Green God Mask Looted By Tomb Raiders Sent Home

• Post author:Ana Lacasa
• Post published:September 22, 2020

An ancient green mask made of jade and symbolising a Mayan deity is being sent by Belgium back to the state of Guatemala after it was looted by treasure hunters…

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The carved letters on the wall

Tourists Caught Carving Initials On Ancient Mayan Temple

• Post author:Jonathan Macias
• Post published:December 3, 2019

Two tourists have been caught carving their initials into the wall of a 1,300-year-old Mayan temple in Guatemala. The tourists were caught carving ‘A + P’ onto the wall of…

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The blind girl teaches her friend how to use the cane

Young Blind Girl Teaches Pal To Use Walking Cane

• Post author:Jonathan Macias
• Post published:July 23, 2019

This is the moment a blind girl teaches her visually impaired pal how to use a cane in order to walk safely. The two girls are part of Fundal, an…

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The jaguar swimming

Jaguar Swims Across River In Front Of Boat

• Post author:Ana Lacasa
• Post published:January 24, 2019

This is the startling moment a jaguar swims across a river just a few metres in front of a motor boat. The incredible moment was recorded by stunned tourists and…

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Visualization of the bath in Nakum

Archaeologists Discover Unique 2,500yo Mayan Bathhouse

• Post author:Bartosz Staszewski
• Post published:January 7, 2019

Archaeologists have discovered a unique steam bathhouse which was carved in rock over 2,500 years ago in an ancient Mayan city. The discovery was made in the ancient Mayan city…

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