Tag: Mesoamerican history
Ancient Puppets with Dramatic Faces Found on El Salvador Pyramid
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in El Salvador, unearthing a set of ancient puppets that date back 2,400 years. These rare ceramic figurines, found at the San Isidro archaeological site, shed light on...
Mass Child Sacrifices in 15th-Century Mexico to Appease Rain God
A mass ritual sacrifice of young children to a rain god in 15th-century Mexico has been linked to a deadly drought in the region, according to recent research. The skeletal remains of 42 children,...