Archaeology
Maya Elite Teeth
Teeth found in Belize cave linked to Maya elites.
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Over 200 teeth were found in a Maya woman's burial in Belize, linked to Maya elites. The burial occurred between 250 and 400 AD. The remains included a ceramic bowl and a jade bead.
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The teeth were left over 200 years, with the first tooth appearing over 100 years after the burial. The site was used by Maya elites from a nearby location.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.