Tag: Mexico
Mass Child Sacrifices in 15th-Century Mexico to Appease Rain God
A mass ritual sacrifice of young children to a rain god in 15th-century Mexico has been linked to a deadly drought in the region, according to recent research. The skeletal remains of 42 children,...
Maya City Uncovered: Thousands of Hidden Structures Revealed by Lasers in Mexico
Laser surveys have uncovered a hidden Maya city in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula with up to 6,674 structures, similar to pyramids found at Chichén Itzá and Tikal. The discovery was made possible by lidar technology,...