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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

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

The remains of some elite ancient Maya were buried at two different places far from each other, likely with a belief that the ritual would guide them to the underworld, a new study suggests.

Skeletons of Maya individuals buried in modern-day Belize are sometimes found buried in two different places, a practice that has left archaeologists perplexed.

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