Scientists have discovered the world's largest underwater cave — and it's home to a treasure trove of ancient artifacts

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February 23, 2018 6:13 PM

The Sac Aktun cave system was recently found to be over 200 miles long. It holds artifacts stretching back 15,000 years, including remains from the Ice Age.

The Sac Aktun cave system holds artifacts stretching back 15,000 years, including preserved remains of Ice Age megafauna and Mayan artifacts.
It was recently discovered to be the largest underwater cave system in the world.
The cave is one of the world's most important underwater archaeological sites, but it's under threat from pollution and development.

The recently mapped Sac Aktun cave system on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula was recently discovered to be 216 miles long. It contains some of the oldest human remains ever found in the Americas, as well as countless other artifacts stretching back over 15,000 years.

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