Inside the Mayan goddess cave

In the cave filled with bones of adults and young children are believed to be victims of Mayan divine sacrifices.

Located deep in the Belize jungle in Central America is a cave called Actun Tunichil Muknal or also called ATM containing many human bones over 100 years old.These skeletons are believed to be victims of divine sacrifice.To reach the cave, you need to walk many kilometers through rivers and forests like this.

Discovered in 1989, ATM cave is not easily accessible inside.In the picture is the cave mouth where the sacrifice ceremony takes place.

If you want to enter the cave, you have no choice but to swim along the waterways through the wide caves.

At the end of the cave is the skeleton of at least 14 people, Mayan sacrifices. These skeletons belong to the aristocracy and are preserved over the years through calcification. They are located in a place of worship called "church".

The skeleton of an 18-year-old girl called "virgin crystal" is considered the most famous among human bones here.The girl is placed in a cave separate from the others and is believed to have died in a violent ritual.In the picture are ceramic objects interspersed with many human bones.

Other skeletons are aged from 1 to approximately 45. All died with head injuries, some leaving marks on the skull.

Two decades ago, scientists found more than 1,400 human bones dating from 250 to 909, the time when the Maya kingdoms ruled the Mesoamerica culture.

Ancient Mayans were one of the most mysterious resident groups in the world.They believe that in the deep caves is the house of the Lord, the rain and the season.Children and women are considered pure spiritual offerings as well as bringing the most luck.