HOUSTON — University of Houston archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of Te K'ab Chaak, the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol in Belize, Central America. The discovery represents the ...

Researchers in Belize discovered what may be the tomb of Caracol’s first dynastic leader, Te K’ab Chaak. Previous excavations at Caracol revealed two more burial sites, both dating back to a similar ...

It’s a discovery 1675 years in the making. The mysteries surrounding the life and death of Te K’ab Chaak, the first ruler of the ancient Mayan city of Caracol in Belize, are about to get some answers.

After more than four decades of work on the site, a husband-and-wife team of archaeologists with the University of Houston has uncovered remains of the first royal tomb at Caracol, a sprawling ancient ...

Two University of Houston archaeologists have made scientific history with the discovery of a Mayan king's tomb in Belize. A UH team led by husband and wife scientists Arlen F. Chase and Diane Z.

Lying deep within the lush jungles of Belize lies a hidden treasure trove of ancient wonders—the magnificent Maya ruins of Caracol. Steeped in history and surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researchers in Belize discovered what may be the tomb of Caracol’s first dynastic leader, Te K’ab Chaak. Previous excavations at Caracol revealed two ...