or cenote, had acted as a sacred sundial and timekeeper for the ancient Maya on the two days of the year, May 23 and July 19, when the sun reaches its zenith. At that moment it is vertically ...

By analyzing the genomes of child remains found near a Sacred Cenote, researchers have discovered ... linked to the significance of twins in ancient Mayan mythology, challenging the previously ...

The ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá ... of dozens of children found in a mass burial site near the Sacred Cenote, a ...

Some cenotes acquired particular religious significance ... The cave is filled with hundreds of monumental relics from the ancient Mayan civilisation. A group of divers have connected two ...

There are two different tours you can book here – an "Ancient Traditions" tour that ... opportunity to learn more about the role of cenotes in Mayan culture. However, some were disappointed ...