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09-23-2017, 10:52 PM | #1 | ||
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Sept 24th, 2017: Holtun Cenote
Large areas in southern Mexico and Guatemala are mainly limestone and as such develop sinkholes like Florida. Usually they
dissolve below ground forming a cave then the roof collapses. This was the domain of the Maya who worshiped a bunch of deities, some of which lived underground, so these caves often became sites of worship… and sacrifices. Not very impressive above ground. Quote:
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09-24-2017, 11:55 AM | #2 |
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You never know what a Wikipedia article will be.
This one is impressive, with much more info than I expected. The Caving News not so much so, with Holtun Cenote placed at Chichen Itza in Mexico instead of Guatemala. Stories of sacrifice are sure more interesting than those of falling down a hole. |
09-24-2017, 11:30 PM | #3 |
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I got the impression Holtun refers to a large area across Mexico and Guatemala, but then the WIKI article gets into the research in Guatemala and misleads as to the location of this Cenote.
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09-25-2017, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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I can't find anything that backs up that view, but never mind.
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