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Discovery in Maya pyramid reveals dramatic dynasty collapse, archaeologists say
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The Ancient Remains Of 64 Children Were Found In Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, And Genetic Analysis Suggests The Maya May Have Preferred To Sacrifice Boys Over Girls
Chemical analyses of the children’s bones ... three to six. The twins were likely chosen for the sacrifice as representatives of the Hero Twins, powerful mythological figures from the Maya ...
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What did the ancient Maya wear?
The Maya weavers worked mainly with cotton ... This could be made from jade, wood or bone. The deities (gods) were identified by their clothing and so were the humans imitating their appearance.