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Archaeologists find 23 artifacts from about 600 BC in Southeast Mexico
Washington, May 29 (ANI): Archaeologists, excavating the ancient Maya river port in Southeast Mexico, have found 23 artifacts from about 600 BC, thus strengthening the historic importance of the Maya city of Moral-Reforma.
According to a report in Art Daily, the archaeological site, which is 87 hectares (217 acres) in size, is located adjacent to the [...]
Ancient Maya endured unspeakable pain to make themselves beautiful
London, January 13 (ANI): Archaeologists have unearthed evidence that the Ancient Maya bore a lot of pain to look beautiful.
Reporting the findings in the journal Archaeology, Professor Mary Miller has revealed that the Maya reshaped their children’s skulls, and inlaid their own teeth with jade.
“The Maya went to extreme lengths to transform their bodies. They [...]
