DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrificeThe 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.
Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichen ItzaThe 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.
DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrificeThe 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.
Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichen ItzaThe 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.
DNA uncovers the mystery of the children sacrificed by the Mayans in Chichen ItzaDNA analysis of human remains near Chichen Itza sheds light on Mayan sacrifices, revealing all children were boys aged 3-6, killed over five centuries.