Human Bones at the Maya Site of Uxul Researched

December 15, 2019

Maya archaeologists found human bones in a water reservoir in the Maya city of Uxul in 2013. They were killed and dismembered at 600 CE. UNAM has carried out a strontium isotope analysis. Some of the dead came from 95 miles away in Guatemala. Some were locals of high status with jade and engravings on their teeth. Most of the bones had cuts and injuries done by stone blades. The victims were beheaded and dismembered before being thrown into the reservoir. The body parts were widely scattered to destroy the physical unity of the individuals.

This kind of ritual was carried out on prisoners of war to display the power of the victor.

Phys.org has the report here.
https://phys.org/news/2019-12-isotope-analysis-mayan-prisoners-war.html?fbclid=IwAR1dcJWx3C6-scDgTXBWKRGeK3kzLBajcB-EAGf4-3FrKji-GzNIYzxWuC0

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