The ancient city of Los Abuelos, discovered in the Guatemalan jungle, is believed to date back to around 800 BC. This six square mile site, thought to be an important ceremonial area for the Maya civilization, includes pyramids with unique iconography and possibly evidence of human sacrifices. Experts have dated its origins to the Middle Preclassic period, shedding light on the early developments of the Mayan culture. The site, located in the Maya Biosphere nature reserve, takes its name from two ancestral sculptures linked to ritual practices.
Covering an area of six square miles, the city 'Los Abuelos', may date as far back as 800 BC, was likely an important Mayan ceremonial site.
Experts confirm a remarkable architectural planning with pyramids and monuments at Los Abuelos, indicating its significance in the ancient Maya civilization's ritual practices.
The city has been dated to 800 to 500 BC, during the 'Middle Preclassic' period, highlighting its role in the early development of Maya culture.
Los Abuelos, meaning 'The Grandparents', was named after mysterious sculptures that suggest a connection to ritual practices of ancestor worship.
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