Artifacts Unearthed and Their Symbolism
The archaeological team recovered 14 artifacts including four shell bracelets– three engraved with images of the planet Venus and the god Quetzalcoatl- two stone disks resembling ritual pyrite mirrors, a large decorated sea snail shell, and fragments of charred wood. The careful placement of these items on phallic-shaped stalagmites underscores their ritual importance. The celestial and deity symbols highlight the role of divine forces in fertility ceremonies, providing rare evidence of how ancient peoples sought blessings for prosperity and reproduction through sacred offerings.