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Ancient altar found in Guatemala jungle apparently used for sacrifices, "especially of children," archaeologists say

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An altar from the Teotihuacan culture was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala .

The altar was believed to have been used for sacrifices, "especially of children," an archaeologist says.

It took archaeologists 1 years to uncover the altar in a dwelling and analyze it before the announcement.

Tikal , a UNESCO World Heritage Site , reached its peak between 200 and 900 AD .