Saturday, April 27, 2013

300 B.C. Mexican temple hints at human sacrifice


There is a discovery of a temple in Oaxaca, Mexico which reveals hints of a specialized hierarchy of priests who may have committed human sacrifice, but researchers can't say if they are certain. Human bones were found along with animal sacrifice remains. Artifacts were scattered, Obsidian blades were left behind and archaeologist believed the priests engaged in ritual bloodletting.




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