Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

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Archaeologists in Guatemala uncover a Teotihuacan altar in Tikal, revealing ancient cultural and spiritual ties with the Maya ...

The artistic style used for the altar captures the figure and face of a man clad in a feathered headdress, surrounded by rich ...

Remains of other children were also found on three sides of the altar. Lorena Paiz, the archaeologist who led the discovery, ...

F amous for its iconic pyramid and temples, the ancient Maya city of Tikal is no stranger to imperial conflict, having ...

A newly discovered altar, buried near the center of the ancient Maya city of Tikal, is shedding new light on the ...