Excavations reveal Maya altar and artifacts at sinkhole. Scientists conducted excavations around the sinkhole and found Maya-placed rocks forming an altar Excavations revealed pottery, flint, and other Maya artifacts A modified flattened platform was created by the Maya for performing rituals
Archaeologists excavating around a Belize sinkhole discovered a Maya altar constructed from carefully placed rocks, along with pottery, flint, and other artifacts. The Maya even modified the cave floor, creating a flattened platform especially for performing rituals. Known as the Petroglyph Caves due to Mayan writings found inside, this site demonstrates just how deeply these underworld caverns were integrated into Maya religious practice. 🏺🔥
Key Facts
- Scientists conducted excavations around the sinkhole and found Maya-placed rocks forming an altar
- Excavations revealed pottery, flint, and other Maya artifacts
- A modified flattened platform was created by the Maya for performing rituals
- The cave system is called Petroglyph Caves due to Mayan writings found inside
Related site: BLACK HOLE — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Face to face with Evidence of Human Sacrifices in Belize's "Black Hole" by Luke Caverns