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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Maya Ritual Secrets Revealed by Tomás Gallareta

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2016

06:30 PM
US/Central

Discover how ritual and human sacrifice, depicted at sites such as the Nunnery Quadrangle of Uxmal, the Ball Court, the Castillo de Kukulkan, Cenote Sagrado, and Temple of the Warriors at Chichén Itzá, and the Nunnery Quadrangle of Uxmal provide understanding into the Maya beliefs governing such activities as a warring season and enthronement of kings.

In addressing Maya rituals, Dr. Tomás Gallareta Negrón will explain how Maya ritual is not dead, as shamanism still being practiced today.

About the Lecture

This program is co-sponsored by AIA, Houston Society with support from the Mexican Consulate General of Houston and BBVA Compass.

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