A team of archaeologists has made an intriguing discovery of two ancient Maya tombs beneath pyramids in the ancient city of Holmul, located in northern Guatemala. These tombs provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Maya civilization.
Inside the two tombs, scientists uncovered a thigh bone, teeth adorned with jade, and a pendant from a Snake King—a revered figure in the Maya civilization. Archaeologist Francisco Estrada-Belli identified the pendant as belonging to Yuknoom Ti Chan, a sacred king of the Kaanul dynasty according to ancient Maya tradition.
Holmul was once a bustling city during the Classic Maya period (250-900 AD), a time when writing and culture flourished across what is now Central America and southern Mexico. Intense conflicts and power struggles gave rise to the Maya Empire, ruled by the Snake Kings of the Kaanul dynasty. However, within a few decades, the dynasty’s existence faded from memory, leaving only archaeological remains such as those found at Holmul to
