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A cave in Belize contains teeth from dozens of important Maya people buried elsewhere — likely a ritual intended to ensure their safe passage to the underworld. #mayacivilization #archaeology #ancientrituals

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2531564-elite-maya-people-had-teeth-placed-in-a-cave-far-from-their-tombs/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Elite Maya people had teeth placed in a cave far from their tombs

A cave in Belize contains teeth from dozens of important Maya people buried elsewhere, which may attest to a ritual intended to ensure their passage to the underworld

New Scientist
Jun 24 at 10:24amWeb