CBS News Quotes Archaeologists Saying Ancient Child Sacrifice Was a Cultural Practice, Not an Act of Violence
- Archaeologists discovered an ancient altar in Tikal, Guatemala, used for human sacrifices, particularly children under four years old, as reported by Lorena Paiz.
- CBS News faced backlash for framing child sacrifice as a cultural practice rather than condemning it for its brutality, sparking outrage among critics.
- Reports indicate that the altar was part of the Teotihuacan culture, used for ritual killings between 100 B.C. And 750 A.D., confirmed by the archaeological findings.
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Archaeologists discover ancient altar in Guatemala likely used for child sacrifice rituals
Lorena Paiz, the lead archaeologist behind the discovery, said the altar was likely used in sacrifice rituals, "especially of children." Archaeologists working in Guatemala have found a Teotihuacan altar buried inside a dwelling at Tikal National Park — once the core of Mayan civilization. Lorena Paiz, the lead archaeologist behind the discovery, said the altar was likely used in sacrifice rituals, "especially of children." The announcement came…
Archaeologists: Ancient altar discovered in Guatemala likely used for child sacrifices
by WorldTribune Staff, April 14, 2025 Real World News To the ancient Mayans, the gods and celestial bodies were everything. Human sacrifices were commonplace. And, as archeologists have now discovered, even young children were slaughtered to appease the gods. Buried inside a dwelling at Tikal National Park in Guatemala, once the core of Mayan civilization, […]
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