Monstras After Dark: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave

About this episode

This episode explores the history and significance of the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave and the Maya sacrifices that took place there.

Thousands of years ago the Maya sacrificed several adults and children in a cave. Left where their bodies fell, archaeologists have put together how they all died and why... This episode is all about caves! Brenda talks about why she hates and loves caves and why this one in particular is so fascinating. Reminder this episode is from our patreon series, which was recorded earlier this year. We also chose to release two of Brenda's in a row but usually we do switch off!

People in this episode

Host: Brenda

Topics covered

• Maya civilization
• archaeology
• caves
• sacrifice

Keywords

• Actun Tunichil Muknal
• Maya
• sacrifice
• cave exploration

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