Study sheds light on ancient tensions between pre-Columbian cities - News Press Latina

Washington, Apr 22 (Latin Press) In a study published this month in the academic journal Antiquity, researchers together with co-authors from the United States and Guatemala reported on a recently discovered altar, buried near the center of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal. The post Estudio sheds light on ancient tensions between pre-Columbian cities first appeared on News Prensa Latina.

In the mountains of southern Chiapas, where health centers remain a privilege and not a right, the Mayan mam midwives continue to bring life to the world without more support than their inherited wisdom. They are women who have for years provided their help to mothers and babies in contexts where there is no other option. However, their existence today hangs on a thread. Institutional oblivion has pushed them to the brink of extinction. The lack…