Maya chocolate vessel found in cave

[Judi Lynn]

Last edited Thu Jul 21, 2022, 01:31 PM - Edit history (1)

Archaeologists have recovered a Maya chocolate-type vessel from the Cueva de la Cruz, near the coastal resort of Playa del Carmen, in Mexico’s Yucatán.

Researchers from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) recovered the 13cm tall vessel after being notified by the Cenotes Urbanos project. The vessel was partially submerged and buried in soft sediment, deposited by the rainy season that tends to flood the entire cave.

“It has a reddish colour on the outside and a black slip on the inside, partially covered by calcium carbonates. The decoration seems to provide a phytomorphic image, similar to a pumpkin”, said archaeologist Antonio Reyes abounds.



Image Credit : INAH

The vessel dates from the Late Preclassic period (300 BC to AD 250), and although lacking a spout, archaeologists suggest that the vessel was used for drinking chocolate.

More:
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2022/07/maya-chocolate-vessel-found-in-cave/144168

[ColinC]

1. I think the title might need updating

[Judi Lynn]

2. Oh, JEEZ! Was that ever silly, or what! How embarrassing! So glad you mentioned it.

I really hope I got all the silliness out of my system with that one.

If I tried to explain how it happened, it would be even sillier yet!

Thanks for saying something before it lasted even longer!

[ColinC]

3. Haha no problem! I think I have has similar mishaps in the past,

So I totally get it