Archaeological Tours for Expats in Mexico

The ancient Mayan civilization existed from 250-900 AD and primarily in modern-day southern Mexico. The Mayans relied on a calendar that was said to begin more than 5,000 years ago and according to many scientists, the end of the calendar doesn’t represent the end of the world, but simply the start of a new cycle.

Mexican officials have stated they will be promoting the new campaign in billboard, newspaper and magazine ads in hopes of targeting travelers interested in exploring Mexican archaeology. ore on MexicoToday.org.

Tid-Bit of Yucatán's Mayan Cultural

Did you know that it was a punishment for a Maya to have his or her hair cut? Both men and women kept their thick, black hair long, although there were differences in the headdresses that were worn. According to an eminent Mayanist archaeologist, Dr. Sylvanus G. Morley, the Mayas displayed great magnificence in their headdresses. The frame was probably made from wicker or wood, shaped in the form of the head of a jaguar, bird, or serpent, or even the head of one of their gods.

In his book “La Civilización Maya”, Dr. Sylvanus G. Morley states that the men burned the top of the head in order to keep it free of hair. Then they braided the rest of the long hair and rolled the braid into a sort of crown, leaving a tail which fell down the back.