https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/ancient-maya-mercury-contamination Stories involving Ancient Maya mercury contamination, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/mercury-contamination-found-at-more-ancient-maya-sites https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/mercury-contamination-found-at-more-ancient-maya-sites Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:01:22 +0000 Science A Science Advances study of lake sediment at the ancient Maya sites of Coba and Xcach in Mexico found long mercury spikes, likely from cinnabar pigment, that harmed aquatic life. The researchers say it does not show mercury caused the Classic Period collapse. (2 outlets: 0 left · 2 centre · 0 right)