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Ancient Maya Sacred Cacao Groves: Cultivating cacao trees in the shade of karst sinkholes

June 11, 2022March 13, 2022 by Claudine Cassar
Ancient Maya Sacred Cacao Groves: Cultivating cacao trees in the shade of karst sinkholes

The Ancient Maya cultivated cacao trees in sacred groves located in the shade of karst sinkholes, which which were ideal for cacao cultivation

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