Extreme archaeology: Divers plumb the mysteries of sacred Maya pools

[Jay R]

Steering clear of crocodiles and navigating around massive submerged trees, a team of divers began mapping some of the 25 freshwater pools of Cara Blanca, Belize, which were important to the ancient Maya. In three weeks this May, the divers found fossilized animal remains, bits of pottery and – in the largest pool explored – an enormous underwater cave.

Extreme archaeology: Divers plumb the mysteries of sacred Maya pools | News Bureau | University of Illinois

[comanche]

Interesting research Jay R,Thanks for taking the time to post this/comanche

[chert]

I had the pleasure of swimming in a very pristine fresh water pool called a cenote in the Mayan village of Coba in Mexico. This is something one has to experience to really comprehend. When I say "pristine" I mean pristine. Caves all around and fresh water in the middle of the Mexican jungle. I climbed the Mayan temple above the canopy and will never forget the view. Very neat experience.