Ancient civilizations

Ruins of the Palenque temple created by the Mayan culture in Mexico. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Ancient DNA reveals secrets of the rise and fall of the Classic Maya

Researchers from Trinity University in Ireland have succeeded in reconstructing the genome of the Mayans from Copan, Honduras, and have discovered surprising genetic connections with central Mexico — a finding that indicates migration processes, cultural influences, and demographic changes during the Mesoamerica period.