Listeros,
An extremely rare Maya death vase has been found in a 1,400 year old
elite burial in Honduras. Soil samples in and around vessel found
corn, cacao and ipecac for trances through physical purging. The team
that found the vessel believe a stomach churning gruel was made for
drinking from this vessel.
This is the first "Ulua" style vessel ever scientifically excavated
and so now the purpose of these vessels is known. It was found in a
terraced building with a single room on top.
National Geographic has the story here and a picture of the vase;
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/12/071203-maya-vase.html
Mike Ruggeri
Mike Ruggeri's Ancient America and Mesoamerica News and Links
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