Maya World Tree belief tied to central column burial site

Maya World Tree belief tied to central column burial site. A massive stone column sits directly in the center of the large chamber The Maya believed the World Tree (Yaxche) stood at the center of the world with roots descending into the underworld This placement near the column may explain why bodies were positioned at that specific location

A massive stone column sits directly in the center of one large chamber. The Maya believed the World Tree, called Yaxche, stood at the center of creation with roots descending into the underworld below. The strategic positioning of bodies near this column may reflect their World Tree cosmology. The chamber is so vast that ancient torches could never have illuminated the ceiling, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere of the burial site. 🌳🗿

Key Facts

• A massive stone column sits directly in the center of the large chamber
• The Maya believed the World Tree (Yaxche) stood at the center of the world with roots descending into the underworld
• This placement near the column may explain why bodies were positioned at that specific location
• The chamber is so large that ancient torches could never have illuminated the ceiling

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