A mysterious ancient palatial complex was excavated by archaeologists in southern Mexico which was dedicated to Maya's terrifying death god.

The monstrous deity was known as Ah Puch, or Cizin and his name was translated as “stench”, “flatulence” and “The Stinking One”. He ruled above the hellish realm and was also known as the god of farts.&nbsp;

The archaeologists made the discovery during a train station's construction, which was taking place near the ancient Maya&nbsp;site of Calakmul.

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Calakmul existed in the Maya lowlands and was the largest and most powerful pre-Columbian city.&nbsp;

As per the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the complex of the temple was most probably linked with a smaller settlement known as Balamkú, which was most likely heavily influenced by Calakmul.

<h2>What&nbsp;all is hidden in this demonish god's temple?&nbsp;</h2>

The INAH, speaking about the discovery in a statement, said that the complex appeared to date back to the Early Classic Period, which lasted between around 250 and 600 CE.&nbsp;

At the site, the most notable structures were a small temple, which researchers said was most probably built in honour of Old Stinky.

In the excavations, a circular feature at the centre of the temple was revealed and inside this temple, there were numerous human remains, which included fragments of skull and teeth.

The archaeologists, along with the grisly leftovers, also discovered a 25-centimetre high (9.8 inches) limestone statue of the death god Ah Puch.

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It is believed that the god of death and destruction reigned over a level inside the&nbsp;Maya underworld, which was called Xibalbá, which roughly translates into “the place of terror”.&nbsp;

As per the legend, the dreadful deity had the task of burning the souls of those dead, which he started from the mouth and anus.&nbsp;

The INAH explained that the statue of Ah Puch has a deformed skull and a “large phallus”.&nbsp;

The statue also sports a skull mask, nose adornment and breastplate, which are generally present in the depiction of the&nbsp;death god.

(With inputs from agencies)

A mysterious ancient palatial complex was excavated by archaeologists in southern Mexico which was dedicated to Maya's terrifying death god. The monstrous deity was known as Ah Puch, or Cizin and his name was translated as “stench”, “flatulence” and “The Stinking One”.

A mysterious ancient palatial complex was excavated by archaeologists in southern Mexico which was dedicated to Maya's terrifying death god. The monstrous deity was known as Ah Puch, or Cizin and his name was translated as “stench”, “flatulence” and “The Stinking One”. He ruled above the hellish realm and was also known as the god of farts. The archaeologists made the discovery during a train station's construction, which was taking place near the ancient Maya site of Calakmul. Also Read: Archaeologists discover ruins of 4,000-year-old ceremonial temple Calakmul existed in the Maya lowlands and was the largest and most powerful pre-Columbian city. As per the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the complex of the temple was most probably linked with a smaller settlement known as Balamkú, which was most likely heavily influenced by Calakmul. What all is hidden in this demonish god's temple? The INAH, speaking about the discovery in a statement, said that the complex appeared to date back to the Early Classic Period, which lasted between around 250 and 600 CE. At the site, the most notable structures were a small temple, which researchers said was most probably built in honour of Old Stinky. In the excavations, a circular feature at the centre of the temple was revealed and inside this temple, there were numerous human remains, which included fragments of skull and teeth. The archaeologists, along with the grisly leftovers, also discovered a 25-centimetre high (9.8 inches) limestone statue of the death god Ah Puch. Watch: Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave It is believed that the god of death and destruction reigned over a level inside the Maya underworld, which was called Xibalbá, which roughly translates into “the place of terror”. As per the legend, the dreadful deity had the task of burning the souls of those dead, which he started from the mouth and anus. The INAH explained that the statue of Ah Puch has a deformed skull and a “large phallus”. The statue also sports a skull mask, nose adornment and breastplate, which are generally present in the depiction of the death god. (With inputs from agencies)

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An old temple, submerged in river Mahanadi, has reappeared after 11 years in Nayagarh district.

The archaeological survey team of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) has claimed that they have discovered an ancient submerged temple in the Mahanadi upstream from Cuttack.&nbsp;

The native peoples of that area said that there are more than 22 temples submerged in that area.&nbsp;

The 60 feet submerged temple dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century, because of the construction style of the Mastaka and material used for the construction.

“The 60-ft temple which belongs to Lord Gopinath, a form of Lord Vishnu dates back to late 15th or early 16th century,” Archaeologists Deepak Kumar Nayak said.

In the mid-19th Century, the deities of the vulnerable temple were removed and installed in a safer and higher place, which is presently the Gopinath Dev temple of Padmavati village.&nbsp;

The area where the temple has been discovered used to be considered as ‘Satapatana’. Padmavati village was part of Satapatana which is an amalgam of seven villages. The temple was dedicated to Lord Gopinath Dev.

The last time the ‘mastaka’ was seen was about eleven years ago.

(With inputs from agencies)

An old temple, submerged in river Mahanadi, has reappeared after 11 years in Nayagarh district. The archaeological survey team of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) has claimed that they have discovered an ancient submerged temple in the Mahanadi upstream from Cuttack.

An old temple, submerged in river Mahanadi, has reappeared after 11 years in Nayagarh district. The archaeological survey team of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) has claimed that they have discovered an ancient submerged temple in the Mahanadi upstream from Cuttack. The native peoples of that area said that there are more than 22 temples submerged in that area. The 60 feet submerged temple dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century, because of the construction style of the Mastaka and material used for the construction. “The 60-ft temple which belongs to Lord Gopinath, a form of Lord Vishnu dates back to late 15th or early 16th century,” Archaeologists Deepak Kumar Nayak said. In the mid-19th Century, the deities of the vulnerable temple were removed and installed in a safer and higher place, which is presently the Gopinath Dev temple of Padmavati village. The area where the temple has been discovered used to be considered as ‘Satapatana’. Padmavati village was part of Satapatana which is an amalgam of seven villages. The temple was dedicated to Lord Gopinath Dev. The last time the ‘mastaka’ was seen was about eleven years ago. (With inputs from agencies)

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