Why did the ancient Maya sacrifice children? DNA provides clues

https://www.science.org/content/article/child-sacrifices-tied-to-mayan-hero-twin-myth-revealed-by-ancient-dna

Traces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place there

https://www-livescience-com.translate.goog/archaeology/ancient-maya-blessed-their-ballcourts-with-ceremonial-offerings?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=e

Archaeologists Discover 1,500-Year-Old Palace at Ancient Maya City

https://www.newsweek.com/archaeologists-discover-1500-year-old-palace-ancient-maya-city-1826679

Mysterious Maya underground structure unearthed in Mexico

https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/mysterious-maya-underground-structure-unearthed-in-mexico

Study finds evidence of Mesoamericans drinking tobacco during healing rituals

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/03/study-finds-evidence-of-mesoamericans-drinking-tobacco-during-healing-rituals/150881

Ancient city lost in jungle for 1,000 years – with beautiful pyramids and a sports pitch

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/ancient-city-lost-jungle-1000-32139428