Divers have discovered artefacts belonging to the ancient Maya

Listen to this article During the exploration of Lake Atitlan, in southwestern Guatemala, divers came across pottery belonging to the ancient Maya. The oldest objects found, were made 200-300 BC which means they are over 2000 years old! The individual pieces found have different sizes and shapes. On their surface you can still see small

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: November 22, 2011 - 15:50

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 06:41

Divers have discovered artefacts belonging to the ancient Maya

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During the exploration of Lake Atitlan, in southwestern Guatemala, divers came across pottery belonging to the ancient Maya. The oldest objects found, were made 200-300 BC which means they are over 2000 years old!

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The individual pieces found have different sizes and shapes. On their surface you can still see small decorations and, what is most amazing, colours! The find was taken to the Museo Lacustre Lago de Atitlan, where it is currently being conserved.

Source: mayarelief.com

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.