Archaeologists Uncovered Rare Ancient Crabs Eaten During A Mayan Ritual Banquet, And The Discovery Helps Reveal More Details About Palace Rituals

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Archaeologists Uncovered Rare Ancient Crabs Eaten During A Mayan Ritual Banquet, And The Discovery Helps Reveal More Details About Palace Rituals

More than 1,300 freshwater crab remains that were eaten during an ancient Mayan ritual banquet were uncovered by archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico. The discovery was made at the Palace of Palenque, an archaeological site in the southern state of Chiapas. It has opened up new interpretations of the role of crabs in cuisine and ceremonial acts. The palace is the largest, most well-preserved structure …