A big part of the tourism industry in Egypt is based on pyramids and tombs found in the country. While Mexican beaches are a favourite destination, archaeological sites with evidence of ancient civilizations and a powerful rich history are also able to attract their share of curious strangers.
The recent discovery of a new historic site in the region of Chiapas, southern Mexico, could turn into another destination for tourists willing to diversify their journey.
Archaeologists have discovered the oldest burial pyramid in Mesomerica, probably dating back about 2,700 years. Inside the tomb, they unearthed the bones of four people who could be the ancestors of the Maya civilization, in two separate burial chambers.
The team includes researchers from Brigham Young University, the Mexican National Institute of History and Archaeology and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
In all, archaeologists found between 4,000 and 5,000 objects made of jade, pearl and pyrite. It is too soon to know what will happen to the site, but excavations will continue. It could eventually turn into a tourist site with a neighbouring museum.