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The Maya kings became the high priests during the Classic period (250-900 AD). During the post Classic period (950-1539 AD) gods and human sacrifice were even more important. The Maya believed the ...

Sacrifices to appease twin deities Chichen Itza is one of the seven modern wonders of the world and was central in Maya society for around 500 years between 700AD and 1200AD. El Castillo, also ...