New DNA evidence from Chichén Itzá shows ancient Maya child sacrifice focused on male children with close kin relationships.
New DNA evidence reveals ancient Maya child sacrifice focused on male children with close kin relationships, challenging previous beliefs that Maya preferred women. The practice, found in the ancient city of Chichén Itzá, involved sacrificing boys ranging from ages 3-6, with many closely related, including pairs of identical twins. The findings shed light on the poorly understood ritual killings.
June 21, 2024
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