Tag: Mexico
Ancient Aztec Fire God Mask: Conquistadors’ Loot from Xiuhtecuhtli – Uncovering History’s Mysteries
The turquoise-encrusted wooden mask from the Aztec civilization is believed to represent Xiuhtecuhtli, the Aztec god of fire. This mask, currently on display at...
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,...
Maya City Uncovered: Thousands of Hidden Structures Revealed by Lasers in Mexico
Laser surveys have uncovered a hidden Maya city in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula with up to 6,674 structures, similar to pyramids found at Chichén Itzá...