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3 Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations You’ve Probably Never Heard About
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September 7, 2020
3 Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations You’ve Probably Never Heard About
When people get asked about Mesoamerican civilizations, few mention other cultures than the Aztecs and the Mayans. Especially in the…
The Story Behind the Disturbing Ancient Aztec Death Whistle in 5 Interesting Facts
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September 2, 2020
The Story Behind the Disturbing Ancient Aztec Death Whistle in 5 Interesting Facts
What made the Aztec Death Whistle striking is not the strange skull-shaped item but the belief that it was a…
The Ancient Aztec Sun Stone: 5 Things You Should Know
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May 16, 2020
The Ancient Aztec Sun Stone: 5 Things You Should Know
Although the Aztec Sun Stone (Piedra del Sol) is commonly known as a calendar for keeping a count of the…
Striking Archaeological Discovery Made in the Historic Center of Mexico City
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January 23, 2020
Striking Archaeological Discovery Made in the Historic Center of Mexico City
The remains of a pre-Hispanic temazcal discovered on a site near La Merced, in the Historic Center of Mexico City,…
Gold Bar Found in Mexico Belonged to Ancient Aztec Treasure
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January 15, 2020
Gold Bar Found in Mexico Belonged to Ancient Aztec Treasure
A new scientific analysis of a large gold bar found several decades ago in the center of present-day Mexico City…
Unwritten Mystery: 3 Things You Should Know About the Terrifying Ancient Aztec Skull Tower
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December 18, 2019
Unwritten Mystery: 3 Things You Should Know About the Terrifying Ancient Aztec Skull Tower
Beneath the heart of Mexico City, a group of archaeologists has unearthed a terrifying tower. It is no ordinary tower,…
5 Reasons Why We Still Don’t Know the True Purpose of the Pyramids
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August 13, 2019
5 Reasons Why We Still Don’t Know the True Purpose of the Pyramids
“…men are capable of perceiving the Pyramid in an astonishing number of ways. Some have thought the Pyramid was an…
37 Kilograms of Mica—Used Today in Electronics—Found in the Ancient City of Teotihuacan
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July 16, 2019
37 Kilograms of Mica—Used Today in Electronics—Found in the Ancient City of Teotihuacan
The sub valley of Mexico is home to what was once the largest ancient city in pre-Columbian America. Home to…