The First Complete Maya Steam Bath For Ritual Use Found in Guatemala

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Archaeologists at a major Maya site in Guatemala have been forced to rethink an important find. What was initially believed to be a tomb has turned out to be a steam bath. This is very important as it is the most complete bath system that has been found at a Maya site and it is helping experts to better understand the ritual and social life of a remarkable Mesoamerican civilization.