Digital reconstruction of a charcoal mural in Calakmul, Campeche, has uncovered the earliest known evidence of calendrical writing by the Maya civilization. This discovery was made using photogrammetric techniques.

An archaeologist has provided a comprehensive guide to the ancient Maya city of Calakmul. The guide offers insights into the historical significance and features of the site.

During the Maya Late Classic period, the Mesoamerican superpower Tikal engaged in a protracted struggle with Calakmul for territorial dominance across modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.