Getty ImagesA view of the Pyramid of the Magician in Yucatan, Mexico. Hundreds of Mayan artifacts have been found underwater in a Guatemalan lake, according to the Daily Mail. Among the trove of ...

In ancient Mayan lore, the world of the living was directly connected to the underworld: Xibalba. This belief was central to many facets of Mayan life—including a unique sport with fatal ...

where the Mayan King Hasaw Cha'an Kawiil is buried. This place was considered the entrance to the underworld and featured a carved jaguar at the front door. This sanctuary, located at the top of ...