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While it is true the Mayans engaged in human sacrifice, they also had an advanced civilization not depicted in the film this clip was taken from. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/mayan-scientific-achievements Mel Gibson, the film’s director, has also acknowledged historical inaccuracies. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/apocalypto-tortures-the-facts-expert-says
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