Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico discovers original pyramid at Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza

Last year, archaeologists using electrical imagining techniques found that the pyramid, which is also known as El Castillo, was built atop a subterranean river, or a cenote.

Archaeologists have long known that a smaller pyramid is encapsulated underneath the visible temple.

Researchers said Wednesday that they had detected an even smaller structure inside the other two structures. Using what is called tri-dimensional electric resistivity tomography, or "ERT-3D," they found a 10-meter (yard) tall structure within the 20-meter (yard) tall 'intermediate' pyramid that was covered over by the last construction stage, perhaps around 900 A.D.

Archaeologist . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

SRE says 121 Mexicans have left Iran, Israel and nearby states by secure land routes as airspace disruptions halt flights.

Mexico moves 121 out of Middle East as flights stop

SRE says 121 Mexicans have left Iran, Israel and nearby states by secure land routes...
Puerto Vallarta sets March 2026 e-waste drop-off dates

Puerto Vallarta sets March 2026 e-waste drop-off dates

E-waste drop-off runs March 11–13, 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with five temporary...
Puerto Vallarta bridge blast leaves one dead, one hurt

Puerto Vallarta bridge blast leaves one dead, one hurt

An explosion during demolition at Puerto Vallarta’s La Desembocada bridge killed one person and injured...
Gala 2026 brings 700+ tourism leaders to Puerto Vallarta

Gala 2026 brings 700+ tourism leaders to Puerto Vallarta

Gala 2026 runs March 10–12 in Puerto Vallarta, bringing 700+ tourism leaders for thousands of...