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Aztec Ruins in Mexico City Continue to Yield Amazing
New Discoveries
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) unveiled a circular
platform of great dimensions they estimate is about 500 years old. The structure measures 15
meters in diameter and it is decorated with 19 sculptures of stone serpents. Archaeologists believe
the platform may be part of a cuauhxicalco —an altar-like stone vessel or ceremonial building— of
the sacred precinct of the Meshicas or Aztecs where tlatoanis or rulers were buried. Photos by
Héctor Montaño | INAH Related Article
New Discoveries
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) unveiled a circular
platform of great dimensions they estimate is about 500 years old. The structure measures 15
meters in diameter and it is decorated with 19 sculptures of stone serpents. Archaeologists believe
the platform may be part of a cuauhxicalco —an altar-like stone vessel or ceremonial building— of
the sacred precinct of the Meshicas or Aztecs where tlatoanis or rulers were buried. Photos by
Héctor Montaño | INAH Related Article
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