Mexico: Deadly Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured

A gunman opened fire at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico on Monday, April 20, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least six others before taking his own life. Four victims were struck by gunshots and two others were injured from falls as visitors fled the scene. Authorities seized a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges at the site.

Mexico: Deadly Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured 2

A gunman opened fire at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico on Monday, April 20, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least six others before taking his own life. Four victims were struck by gunshots and two others were injured from falls as visitors fled the scene. Authorities seized a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges at the site.

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV (front, L) attends a ceremony marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea with leaders of the Eastern Orthodox Church at the archaeological excavation site of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos, in Iznik, Turkey, on Nov. 28, 2025, during his first foreign trip, a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV (front, C) attends a ceremony marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea with leaders of the Eastern Orthodox Church at the archaeological excavation site of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos, in Iznik, Turkey, on Nov. 28, 2025, during his first foreign trip, a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV (front, C) attends a ceremony marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea with leaders of the Eastern Orthodox Church at the archaeological excavation site of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos, in Iznik, Turkey, on Nov. 28, 2025, during his first foreign trip, a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV (front, C) attends a ceremony marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea with leaders of the Eastern Orthodox Church at the archaeological excavation site of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos, in Iznik, Turkey, on Nov. 28, 2025, during his first foreign trip, a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon.

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

People walk along the rocky slopes toward the summit of Mount Nemrut to see its colossal statues in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. Listed by UNESCO, the archaeological site features 2,000-year-old sculptures built by the Kingdom of Commagene and attracts tens of thousands of tourists each year for its renowned sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

A weathered stone head stands among fallen fragments beneath the seated statues of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO-listed archaeological site, built by the Kingdom of Commagene at 2,206 meters, continues to draw tourists who photograph its colossal sculptures and mountainous landscape. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

A weathered stone head stands among fallen fragments beneath the seated statues of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO-listed archaeological site, built by the Kingdom of Commagene at 2,206 meters, continues to draw tourists who photograph its colossal sculptures and mountainous landscape. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

A weathered stone head stands among fallen fragments beneath the seated statues of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO-listed archaeological site, built by the Kingdom of Commagene at 2,206 meters, continues to draw tourists who photograph its colossal sculptures and mountainous landscape. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Colossal stone heads from ancient sculptures sit scattered among rocky terrain at the summit of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. Located on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the archaeological site combines history and nature through statues built 2,000 years ago by the Kingdom of Commagene and draws tens of thousands of tourists annually for its sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Colossal stone heads from ancient sculptures sit scattered among rocky terrain at the summit of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. Located on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the archaeological site combines history and nature through statues built 2,000 years ago by the Kingdom of Commagene and draws tens of thousands of tourists annually for its sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Archaeologists work at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 15, 2025. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows archaeologists at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

An archaeologist works at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 15, 2025. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Archaeologists work at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 15, 2025. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA, YUCATAN PENINSULA, COBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA, YUCATAN PENINSULA, COBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA, YUCATAN PENINSULA, COBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA, YUCATAN PENINSULA, COBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA, YUCATAN PENINSULA, COBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA, YUCATAN PENINSULA, COBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA, YUCATAN PENINSULA, COBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Photo by Alizee Palomba/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (R), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel, had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel, had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid Prayers In The Northern Gaza

Eid Prayers In The Northern Gaza

Children sit together before Eid al-Fitr prayers at the archaeological Great Omari Mosque in northern Gaza, March 30, 2025. The mosque, heavily damaged during the ongoing conflict, remains a significant site for community gatherings and worship. Photo by Hamed Sbeata/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

The King and Queen Máxima visit the archaeological site Choirokoitia from the Stone Age, where, in addition to excavations, they also view reconstructed houses (small round living quarters) from that period March 5, 2025. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

The King and Queen Máxima visit the archaeological site Choirokoitia from the Stone Age, where, in addition to excavations, they also view reconstructed houses (small round living quarters) from that period on March 5, 2025. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Ems/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

The King and Queen Máxima visit the archaeological site Choirokoitia from the Stone Age, where, in addition to excavations, they also view reconstructed houses (small round living quarters) from that period on March 5, 2025. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Ems/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

Dutch Royals State Visit To Cyprus - Day 2

The King and Queen Máxima visit the archaeological site Choirokoitia from the Stone Age, where, in addition to excavations, they also view reconstructed houses (small round living quarters) from that period on March 5, 2025. King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the state visit to Cyprus. The state visit is a confirmation of the good bilateral relationship. During the visit, special attention is paid to cooperation in the areas of security, science, culture and sustainability. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Ems/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM