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In the archaeological site of Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, ancient DNA analysis revealed that the sacrificial victims buried there were predominantly male children aged 3 to 6, with some being twins. The findings published in the journal 'Nature' shed light on the sacrificial practices of the Maya civilization around the 9th to 11th centuries, highlighting the use of male children in rituals believed to be related to mythologies surrounding twins. While the sacrificial methods, conducted possibly through beheading or heart extraction, remain uncertain, researchers emphasize the need to understand the cultural and worldview differences of the ancient Maya civilization when interpreting such practices.
Source: YAHOO