Officials dealing with budget cuts plan to make monuments and archaeological sites more attractive to foreign film crews, advertising firms and publishing houses by reducing the cost of permits.

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Athens Journal: Debt-Ridden Greece Turns to Sacred Sites for Help

Ball-like mounds made of different colored clays point to a communal Maya effort to build a platform in Ceibal, Guatemala.

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Scientist at Work: Early Maya Building Rituals

Axes found in a ritual deposit in Ceibal, Guatemala, confirmed a close connection between the Maya and their neighbors, the Olmec.

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Scientist at Work: Maya Axes Show Cultural Ties

In the extreme weather of Madagascar’s Makay Massif, scientists make use of extra time in a palm oasis to explore nearby caves and canyons.

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Scientist at Work: A Long Stay at Palm Canyon