The "blood cave" in Guatemala can only be accessed during the three months of dry season. An analysis has revealed that these humans weren't just killed. World Trending

'Blood Cave' in Guatemala proves Mayans brutally killed their own people once a year

The astronomical phenomenon of solar eclipse held great importance in ancient societies, dating back to the Mayan civilisation. For Mayans, it was a bad omen which represented death and decay and to fight the evil, they indulged in bloodletting sacrifices.

Solar Eclipse: Mayans used to offer blood to 'dying' Sun god. Here's why

Mexico has officially apologised to its indigenous Mayan populations for atrocities committed against them over the last five centuries. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador apologised to the Mayans for the abuses they faced in the aftermath of the Spanish conquest.

Mexican President Obrador apologises for atrocities against Mayans

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