Traces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place there
An environmental DNA analysis of soil collected at an ancient Maya ball court reveals that the site was once part of a ritual.
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An environmental DNA analysis of soil collected at an ancient Maya ball court reveals that the site was once part of a ritual.
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