they belived that was where their gods lived
That is where they believed the Gods lived
The Maya civilization sometimes used sinkholes in the Yucatán Peninsula (known as cenotes) as places to deposit precious items and human sacrifices.
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Actually, they were used to them. This was because they had cenotes (swimming pools or lakes), and they helped them get or retrieve water. At the same time, they used them for recreational purposes.
The Mayans believed cenotes were a way to communicate with the gods
No, cenotes are primarily found in Mexico, particularly in the Yucatán Peninsula, where they are natural sinkholes filled with water. However, Peru has other types of natural water formations, such as lagoons and rivers, but it does not have cenotes. The geological conditions that create cenotes are not present in Peru.
Cenotes would be very important sources of groundwater in arid or semi-arid landscapes where surface water is scarce. Regions with porous limestone bedrock, such as the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, are particularly reliant on cenotes for freshwater due to the lack of surface rivers and lakes.
no, there are cenotes in there
no
Many Mayan cities were built near cenotes, which served as vital water sources. Notable cities that featured cenotes include Chichen Itza, where the Sacred Cenote is located, and Tulum, which has several nearby cenotes. Other significant sites like Coba and Ek' Balam also had access to cenotes, reflecting their importance in Mayan culture and daily life. These natural sinkholes were often used for ritual purposes and as sources of freshwater.
Rainwater sinking into limestone
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