More than 140 youngsters were found buried alongside three adults and 200 animals following the 15th century ritual.
New photos have been released from the largest child sacrifice grave ever discovered.
Scientists released images of the excavation, which began in 2011, of dead girls and boys aged five to 14 seemingly huddled together in burial pits.They were killed by having their chests cut open, many with their hearts removed.
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