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. 💀👶
Human remains and infant burial found deep in Maya cave
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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
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