A group of scientists from the Autonomous University of Mexico has discovered a sacred sinkhole cave, known as a cenote, under Chichen Itza’s grand Kukulkan Castle Pyramid, which could shed new light on the ancient Maya civilisation.

According to scientists, the body of water measures up to 35 metres across and has a depth of over 20 metres.

“Remember what happened in the middle of the limestone, where we can have caverns, a subterranean river. It’s very possible that the pyramid is sitting on top of a cenote,” said scientist, Rene Chavez.

Mexico’s Kukulkan pyramid is one of the new seven wonders of the ancient world, renowned for its perfect astronomical geometry.

Denisse Argote from Mexico’s National Anthropology and History Institute said the discovery of the cenote could provides new insights into why the pyramid was built at this site in the Yucatan peninsula.

“We know that in caustic areas, its surroundings have subterranean waters. So, taking into account the concept o