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The ancient Maya, one of the most advanced indigenous civilizations of the Mesoamerican continent, migrated to the Yucatan Peninsula between 500BC and 250AD (today's Mexico). The region of rivers and lakes provided year-round access to freshwater. Cenotes (natural pits or sinkholes) were so vitally important for the survival of the local population that they were deeply embedded into the religious belief system. The Maya believed cenotes to be a gateway to Xibalba, the underworld, and the god of rain, Chaac, was believed to live at the bottom of these sacred wells. Cenote "Aktun Ha" was one of the first cenotes that cave divers explored. It is more known by name "Carwash" originated from taxi drivers who used to go to this cenote to wash their cars in the new era.
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