Exploring Maya Ritual Caves

Dark Secrets from the Maya Underworld

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology
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Author: Stanislav Chládek ISBN: 9780759119895
Publisher: AltaMira Press Publication: July 16, 2011
Imprint: AltaMira Press Language: English
Author: Stanislav Chládek
ISBN: 9780759119895
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Publication: July 16, 2011
Imprint: AltaMira Press
Language: English

Exploring Maya Ritual Caves offers a rare survey and explication of most of the known ancient Maya ritual caves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. The caves were the Maya underworld, where rituals, including animal and human sacrifice, were carried out. The Maya cave cult and mythology, construction and modification of the caves, and cult art and artifacts are discussed. Chládek, an intrepid explorer, then describes important caves that he has recently visited and provides photos of their wonders.

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Exploring Maya Ritual Caves offers a rare survey and explication of most of the known ancient Maya ritual caves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. The caves were the Maya underworld, where rituals, including animal and human sacrifice, were carried out. The Maya cave cult and mythology, construction and modification of the caves, and cult art and artifacts are discussed. Chládek, an intrepid explorer, then describes important caves that he has recently visited and provides photos of their wonders.

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