DNA analysis of 64 human remains near Chichen Itza revealed all victims were boys aged 3-6, killed over five centuries, shedding light on Mayan sacrifices.
Chichen Itza, the epicenter of Mayan civilization, had religious sites like the Sacred Cenote and chultun where numerous human remains, possibly from sacrifices, were found.
Mexican paleogeneticist Rodrigo Barquera led the investigation, sending remains to Germany for DNA extraction, uncovering the young boys' identities and shedding light on Mayan practices.
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