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A pivot point in Maya history: fire-burning event at K'anwitznal (Ucanal) and the making of a new era of political rule
The discovery, at the ancient site of Ucanal, is believed to reflect a political regime change in the 8th or 9th century
Archaeologists have found a remarkable sculpted head of a Maya serpent warrior wearing a feathered headdress and a serpent helmet at Chichen Itza in Mexico.
The delicately carved choker necklace was found during excavations for the Maya Train project in the Yucatán Peninsula
The choker is believed to be connected to diplomatic activities or the exchange of goods between ancient elites.