Study finds 165 ancient skulls in Chiapas cave, many from women and children
Researchers recovered 165 human skulls from a cave in Chiapas, Mexico, offering new insight into ancient Mesoamerican practices. The remains are estimated to be around 1,000 years old, dating to the Early Postclassic period. Among them were skulls belonging to women and children. The findings suggest the cave may have functioned as a pilgrimage destination tied to ritual activity. The discovery points to a complex set of Maya beliefs about the human body.
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