The word "Cenote" is a phonetic translation of the Mayan word "Dzonot", which means "Well". The cenotes are sinkholes formed by erosion of the soft limestone by rain and groundwater. This erosion, over many centuries, caused the ceilings to collapse, and gave us access to these magnificent systems. For the ancient Maya Civilization, Cenotes were considered to be hallowed/sacred areas as they were believed to be the entryway to the underworld where the ancient Gods who created the Earth and everything in it live. They were also the sole source of water for crops, drinking, etc.
Sacrifices were made in some of the cenotes in order to appease the Gods and make sure that crops thrived. Click here to know more about #What happens when you dive too deep?
Sacrifices were made in some of the cenotes in order to appease the Gods and make sure that crops thrived. Click here to know more about #What happens when you dive too deep?
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