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MEXICO CITY . Mexican archaeological authorities have announced the discovery in the Yucatan Peninsula at least 14 possible underground temples, some submerged in water, which could be part of the legendary journey of the Maya civilization imagined to enter nell'inframondo, Xilbalbà ruled by the God of Death. Guillermo de Anda, in charge of the excavations of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico, said that came to light a series of cenotes (water wells inside the caves) and labyrinthine caves and buildings in difficult to access, similar to the existing description in the Popol Vuh, the sacred book par excellence of the Maya. De Anda has described the discovery, which could go up to a maximum of about 1900 years ago, a "pleasant surprise" because it confirms the existence of religious practices that have so far tended to consider legendary. "To get into the Xilbalbà, the Maya underworld, it was necessary - he added - along a winding road, at the end of which was, according to the Popol Vuh, a water body with buildings, where the aspirant had to overcome hardships, including rivers filled with scorpions and blood of bats.

The Italian scientist Leonardo Malentacchi recalls in this connection that the universe was divided for Maya into three layers: the underworld (the underworld or Xilbalbà), land (Cab) and the upper world (heaven Caan). Archaeologists have located among other things, even down to a depth of 40 meters, a 'Sacbe', that is a long stone path a hundred yards, connected to a road system similar to that achieved at Chichen Itza, one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites in the Yucatan. The complex cenotes of temples and extends to the territory of several municipalities in the central region of the peninsula (Tecoh, Homun, Kantunil, and Chochola Abalo) and access to it is possible through a natural tunnel hidden by carved stones, to which access has just visible a height of one meter and a width of 50-60 cm. During the excavations in the complex maze of corridors, shafts and temples, were also found human remains and items of pottery used as a kind of tender, sculptures of priests, as well as votive inscriptions and engravings.