Human remains and infant burial found deep in Maya cave

Human remains and infant burial found deep in Maya cave. Human remains were found including femur, spine, hands, cranium, and jaw with teeth preserved An infant burial was discovered placed in a specific hole within the cave Bones were partially calcified by centuries of water dripping through the cave

Deep inside these caves, researchers found human remains including a femur, spine, hands, cranium, and jaw with teeth still preserved. An infant burial was discovered placed in a specific hole within the cave. The Maya undertook difficult religious journeys carrying bodies deep into Xibalba for ritual purposes. 💀👶

Key Facts

• Human remains were found including femur, spine, hands, cranium, and jaw with teeth preserved
• An infant burial was discovered placed in a specific hole within the cave
• Bones were partially calcified by centuries of water dripping through the cave
• The Maya undertook religious journeys carrying bodies deep into Xibalba

Related site: Actun Tunichil Muknal — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

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