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Ancient Maya people were buried miles away from their teeth. Now scientists know why

Strange burial was likely an attempt by Maya elites to position themselves as ‘mediators with supernatural forces’

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Ancient Maya people were buried miles away from their teeth. Now scientists know why

Strange burial was likely an attempt by Maya elites to position themselves as ‘mediators with supernatural forces’

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Elite Maya people had teeth placed in a cave far from their tombs

A cave in Belize contains teeth from dozens of important Maya people buried elsewhere, which may attest to a ritual intended to ensure their passage to the underworld

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martedì 23 giugno 2026·newscientist.com
Elite Maya people had teeth placed in a cave far from their tombs
A cave in Belize contains teeth from dozens of important Maya people buried elsewhere, which may attest to a ritual intended to ensure their passage to the underworld
mercoledì 24 giugno 2026·independent.co.uk
Ancient Maya people were buried miles away from their teeth. Now scientists know why
Strange burial was likely an attempt by Maya elites to position themselves as ‘mediators with supernatural forces’