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Limestone Helped the Ancient Maya Flourish

Professor Barbara Voorhies and Dr. George Michaels argue that abundant limestone gave the ancient Maya lime for preparing maize, access to water through cenotes, and stone for building.

Barbara Voorhies · University of California, Santa Barbara

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