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Ancient altar found in Guatemala jungle apparently used for sacrifices, "especially of children," archaeologists say
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., ...
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Hidden On Guatemala's Coast Is A Quirky, Under-The-Radar Town With A Vibrant Caribbean Culture
For an under-the-radar destination in Guatemala, head to this coastal town full of colorful homes, great food, beautiful ...
Remains of three children found at ancient sacrifice altar hidden in jungle
It took archaeologists one and a half years to uncover the altar in a dwelling and analyse it before the announcement. “The ...
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Ancient Altar Found in Guatemala Reveals Maya and Teotihuacan Cultural Connection
Archaeologists in Guatemala uncover a Teotihuacan altar in Tikal, revealing ancient cultural and spiritual ties with the Maya ...
CBS Quotes Archeologist Who Insists Ancient Ritual Sacrifices Were ‘Not … Violent’
An archeologist quoted in a CBS News report about human sacrifice altars in Guatemala seemingly claimed the sacrificing ...
Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions
Stitch by stitch, artisans have worked for months on the elaborate garments that will debut this week in Holy Week ...
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Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture ...