Ancient Mayan maize god sculpture found in Mexico

The National Institute of Anthropology and History said that a sculpture depicting the head of a maize god has been found.

The artifact was found in Palenque facing east to west, and it would symbolize the birth of the maize plant with the first rays of the sun.

The sculpture was part of an offering that was placed on a pond, emulating the entrance of the deity to the Underworld, in an aquatic environment.

Arnoldo Gonzalez Cruz said that the discovery will allow us to know how the ancient Maya of Palenque relived the mythical passage of the birth, death and resurrection of the maize deity.

The piece was found in humid conditions and is in the process of drying out.

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