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Half of 165 Ancient Maya Skulls Belonged to Women and Children
Researchers in Chiapas, Mexico, have analyzed 165 human skulls unearthed from a cave dating back approximately 1,000 years. The study revealed that half of the remains belonged to women and fifteen to children. This discovery suggests the cave served as an ancient pilgrimage site tied to Mesoamerican ritual practices.
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