US EditionCBS News Quotes Archaeologists Saying Ancient Child Sacrifice Was a Cultural Practice, Not an Act of Violence
- Archaeologists uncovered a significant ancient altar in Tikal National Park, Guatemala, believed to have been used for human sacrifices, particularly of children, during the late 4th century CE.
- The remains of three children, under four years old, were found around the altar, according to Lorena Paiz, who led the discovery.
- CBS News faced backlash for suggesting that ancient child sacrifice was not violent but a means of connecting with celestial bodies, a claim that sparked outrage from critics.
- María Belén Méndez commented that the discovery highlights interconnections between cultures and their relationship with gods.
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Archaeologists discover ancient altar in Guatemala likely used for child sacrifice rituals
Lorena Paiz, the lead archaeologist behind the discovery, said the altar was likely used in sacrifice rituals, "especially of children." Archaeologists working in Guatemala have found a Teotihuacan altar buried inside a dwelling at Tikal National Park — once the core of Mayan civilization. Lorena Paiz, the lead archaeologist behind the discovery, said the altar was likely used in sacrifice rituals, "especially of children." The announcement came…
Archaeologists: Ancient altar discovered in Guatemala likely used for child sacrifices
by WorldTribune Staff, April 14, 2025 Real World News To the ancient Mayans, the gods and celestial bodies were everything. Human sacrifices were commonplace. And, as archeologists have now discovered, even young children were slaughtered to appease the gods. Buried inside a dwelling at Tikal National Park in Guatemala, once the core of Mayan civilization, […]
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