The monument had previously stood untouched for 2,300 years.
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Not So Apocalypto: What the Mayan Calendar Tells Us About Latin America in 2012
According to scholars, the fact the Mayan calendar ends by the winter solstice of 2012 is not an omen of the apocalypse, but a rather savvy political move by an ancient monarch. To that end, Global Spin offers its predictions for …
Mayan 2012 Apocalypse Prediction Is Inaccurate, Expert (Obviously) States
Sorry, John Cusack, but the ancient Mayan inscription that foretold the end of the world in 2012 may have been misinterpreted.
Peering into the Past: Camera Looks Inside Ancient Mayan Tomb
Too fragile to excavate, archaeologists had to rely on artificial eyes to peek inside the burial chamber.
Robot Explorer Reveals 2,000-Year-Old, Perfectly Carved Underground Tunnel in Mexico
The world’s newest intrepid tomb raider is a robot.
Phew: Impending Mayan Apocalypse Has Been Postponed
Have you been stockpiling Glenn Beck’s freeze-dried food, waiting for the world to end? You can climb out of that bunker now.