University of Montreal: Maya Engineering Paradox - Masters of Water, Prisoners of Mercury
March 05, 2026
March 05, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, March 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news:
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The Maya engineering paradox: masters of water, prisoners of mercury
The Maya of Ucanal, in present-day Guatemala, kept their water free of biological contaminants for a millennium--but their ritual use of mercury created a toxic taint.
By Virginie Soffer
Under the supervision of Universite de Montreal archaeology professor Christina . . .
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The Maya engineering paradox: masters of water, prisoners of mercury
The Maya of Ucanal, in present-day Guatemala, kept their water free of biological contaminants for a millennium--but their ritual use of mercury created a toxic taint.
By Virginie Soffer
Under the supervision of Universite de Montreal archaeology professor Christina . . .