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Elite Maya people had teeth placed in a cave far from their tombs

New Scientist · Jun 23, 2026, 5:00 PM

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A cave in Belize contains teeth from dozens of important Maya people buried elsewhere, which may attest to a ritual intended to ensure their passage to the underworld

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