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Probable location of the ball court in Grand Plaza of Maya city of Chacchoben, c. 700 CE. The Mesoamerican ball game of Poc-a-toc had religious significance and was considered so important that those who died playing it went instantly to paradise.
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Mark, B. (2019, January 29). Ball Court in Grand Plaza, Chacchoben. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/9967/
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