Journey into Xibalba: Exploring the Sacred Mayan Underworld
Xbulu-Ha, an archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is considered a doorway into the “Mayan Underworld,” or Xibalba. The site is of great religious significance, believed to be where souls descended into the afterlife. Characterized by caves, cenotes, and sinkholes, explorers have found ancient artifacts providing insight into Mayan rituals and beliefs about the afterlife. The site teems with mythology, facing the challenges of preservation to ensure future understanding of Mayan culture.



