Hallucinogens Found In Ancient Yucatán Ball Courts Betray Maya Offerings

New research has shed light on the rituals surrounding the construction of a ballcourt in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah. A collecting of botanicals, subjected to environmental DNA analysis, has led to the unveiling of the remnants of a ceremonial …

Ritual Burning of Royal Remains Marked Maya Regime Change

Updated 18 April, 2024 – 14:23 Gary Manners Researchers in Guatemala have unearthed fascinating evidence of a dramatic ritual burning of royal remains, pointing to a significant political shift in the ancient Maya city of Ucanal. This find not only adds …