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Recent research using ancient DNA from 64 sacrificed individuals at Chichén Itzá challenges the misconception that Maya sacrifices were predominantly young females, revealing that all victims were actually young boys, some related and including pairs of twins. This groundbreaking study adds complexity to the understanding of Maya rituals, indicating a 500-year use of the sacrificial chamber and providing insight into the genetic connections between past victims and present-day Maya communities.
Source: YAHOO