Archaeologists find elongated skulls in Maya underwater cave

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From the first day of diving archaeologists discovered that there may be a very real reason why the villagers fear the place. It appears something terrible took place there and perhaps knowledge of this was passed down over the centuries leading to the development of myths and legends. The archaeologists discovered two chambers connected to each other via a tunnel in the submerged cavern with bones scattered across the floors. So far the team has identified ten skulls in the first chamber and five in the second, with more likely awaiting discovery among the rocks and sediment. However, these are not normal skulls – they are elongated, which is consistent with many others that have been found in burials from the same period. According to Russell, the skulls were intentionally flattened during infancy, although this is a practice that archaeologists are still seeking answers for. According to Brien Foerster, not all elongated skulls were intentionally made to be that way. The bones also bear no marks that would indicate cause of death, so the people probably weren't sacrificed. Very few artefacts were found and none to suggest that these people were among the elite and receiving any kind of special treatment. - See more at: [link to www.ancient-origins.net]