Maya tomb uncovered holding body, treasure and tales of 'snake dynasty'

Find is ‘one of the largest burial chambers ever discovered in Belize’Hieroglyphic panels, skeleton and offerings hidden for 1,300 yearsArchaeologists have uncovered what may be the largest royal tomb found in more than a century of work on Maya ruins in Belize, along with a puzzling set of hieroglyphic panels that provide clues to a “snake dynasty” that conquered many of its neighbors some 1,300 years ago.Related:Liquid mercury found under Mexican pyramid could lead to king's tombContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 7, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Alan Yuhas in San Francisco Tags: Archaeology Science Belize Americas World news Source Type: news