Archaeologists found items known to have been used in rituals, such as obsidian blades and red ochre, in the cave.

In Zitlala, Guerrero, residents in jaguar costumes engage yearly in an ancient battle with rope whips in exchange for rain ...

Archaeologists have uncovered fragmented skulls from a Guatemalan cave where people were sacrificed in a brutal Maya ritual ...

Archaeologists working at the Cueva de Sangre site in Guatemala have discovered an unusual ancient Maya ritual.

The Fire Kings (Pơtao Apui) of Gia Lai were believed to possess supernatural powers - able to summon wind and rain, ensuring ...

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