Burned remains of Mayan kings marked the rise of a new leader, study says

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In an ancient Mayan temple pyramid in Guatemala, archaeologists recently discovered the scorched bones of at least four adults who likely belonged to a royal lineage. According to new research, the burning represented a deliberate … Read more

Burned remains of Mayan kings marked the rise of a new leader, study says

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In an ancient Mayan temple pyramid in Guatemala, archaeologists recently discovered the scorched bones of at least four adults who likely belonged to a royal lineage. According to new research, the burning represented a deliberate … Read more