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Washington Post
3 months ago
OMG science

DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice

The research at Chichén Itzá challenges the belief that sacrificed individuals were mostly young women, revealing all-male infant burials and the significance of twins in Mayan mythology. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Writing

Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichen Itza

The prevalent notion of young Maya women being the main victims of human sacrifice at Chichén Itzá is incorrect, as genetic analysis confirms the prevalence of male sacrifices. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
OMG science

DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice

The research at Chichén Itzá challenges the belief that sacrificed individuals were mostly young women, revealing all-male infant burials and the significance of twins in Mayan mythology. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Writing

Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichen Itza

The prevalent notion of young Maya women being the main victims of human sacrifice at Chichén Itzá is incorrect, as genetic analysis confirms the prevalence of male sacrifices. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
3 months ago
OMG science

DNA uncovers the mystery of the children sacrificed by the Mayans in Chichen Itza

DNA analysis of human remains near Chichen Itza sheds light on Mayan sacrifices, revealing all children were boys aged 3-6, killed over five centuries. [ more ]
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