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Ulama, The Mesoamerican Ball Game: Deadly Sport of the Ancient Americas

The Mesoamerican ball game is the oldest known team sport in the world.  It was practiced by ancient Pre-Columbian cultures of Central America and played almost a millennium before the establishment of...

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Playing Ball in Ancient Belize: 1,300-year-old Stone Panels Depicting Mayan...

Archaeologists have deciphered two 1,300-year-old stone panels that depict ancient Mayans playing with large balls while carrying impressive fans. The panels were found at the archaeological site of...

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Mesoamerican Ball Game Rubber Balls Were Made With Human Ashes

Archaeologists in Mexico have discussed the ritual significance of the Maya “Cave of Death”.Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later 

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