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Most likely a Teobert Maler foto

Templo A.
Nakum.
Petén.
1909.
Peabody Museum.

Analysis of 14 rubber balls, which are up to 3,600 years old and were found at the Olmec site of El Manatí in Veracruz, Mexico, has enabled a better understanding of how the earliest known rubber balls used in Mesoamerican games were fashioned from latex in the Castilla elastica tree.

archaeology.org/issues/july-august-2024/digs-discoveries/rubber-ball-recipe/

(Nathael Cano, LANCIC, Instituto de Física (IF, UNAM))

🌴 Northern Guatemala 2025: 11-Day Tour 🌴

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Petén region of Guatemala and into the heart of Belize! Explore ancient Maya sites, including the rarely offered remote locations of Holmul and Nakum, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the area. This 11-day adventure includes two nights in Belize and offers a unique opportunity to witness the wonders of the ancient Maya civilization and the natural beauty of the region.

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Año 1887. Se observa un llamativo y enigmatico Mascaron Maya adornando la fachada de un templo, en la zona arqueológica de Itzimté, Bolonchén. Desafortunadamente ya no existe y el sitio se encuentra prácticamente derruido y saqueado. La fotografía fue tomada por el explorador Teobert Maler.

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Ancient genomes reveal insights into ritual life at Chichén Itzá - Nature We present genome-wide data from 64 subadults interred in Chichén Itzá around ad 500–900 that gives insight into burial rituals, and shows that their genomic legacy is still present and has adapted to immune challenges post-1492.

Why did the ancient Maya sacrifice children? DNA provides clues Find links practice to “Hero Twins” myth and shows youngsters were related to today’s Indigenous Maya

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/science/archaeology-maya-genetics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zU0.rKyZ.sQMLZnPznC92&smid=url-share

Ancient Genomes Reveal Which Children the Maya Selected for Sacrifice (Gift Article) Thousand-year-old DNA from Chichén Itzá offers eye-opening details of the religious rituals of ancient Maya.

https://us.yahoo.com/news/ancient-dna-dispels-outdated-assumption-182739399.html

Who were the victims of Maya sacrifice? Ancient DNA reveals an unexpected finding A new analysis of ancient DNA from the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá in Mexico challenges long-held misconceptions about the victims of ritual sacrifice.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Petén region of Guatemala and into the heart of Belize, exploring ancient Maya sites and immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of the area. This 11-day adventure offers a unique opportunity to witness the wonders of the ancient Maya civilization and the natural beauty of the region.

Northern Guatemala 2025: 11-day Tour includes two nights in Belize February 1 to February 11, 2025.Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Petén region of Guatemala and into the heart of Belize, exploring ancient Maya sites and immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of the area. This 11-day adventure offers a unique opportunity to witness the wo...

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An Archaeological Adventure in Northern Petén, Guatemala with Dan Griffin. Our recent archaeological trek took us into the forests of northern Petén, Guatemala, to see the early Maya centers of Holmul, Uaxactun, Rio

The often overlooked Maya site of Ixlu. One stela and 1/2 altar.

Witzna. Another beautiful Maya site in the Peten. More looter’s trenches. A nice stucco frieze. Incredible ancient city

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