Human sacrifice older than Aztec era? Ancient pre-Aztec altar discovered in Mexico sheds new light on ritual killings

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by archaeologists who uncovered a nearly 1,000-year-old Toltec ceremonial altar ...
ScienceAlert on MSN

Archaeologists unearth pre-Aztec altar in Mexico that hints at human sacrifice

One of the skulls at the altar. (Gerardo Peña, INAH) A gruesome monument has emerged from the ground where a new railway ...
Yahoo

Women take over ancient Aztec farms in Mexico to save vanishing ecosystems

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jasmín Ordóñez looks out from a wooden boat at the water as she crosses a narrow channel that connects a labyrinth of chinampas, island farms that were built by the Aztecs thousands ...
KSAT

Mexico City marks fall of Aztec capital 500 years ago

MEXICO CITY – Walking for hours through the gritty streets in the center of Mexico City, you can hear the daily urban soundtrack: Car engines, the call of the man who buys scrap metal and the ...
Time

We Learned About the Aztecs From Their Conquerors—But New Research Is Letting Them Speak for Themselves

Follow this section to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings Personalized Content Follow this tag to personalize your feed and get ...
CNN

Archaeologists discover over 100 skulls at Aztec site in Mexico City

Archaeologists have uncovered a new section of a famous Aztec tower of skulls in Mexico City. The structure, called Huei Tzompantli, was first discovered five years ago by archaeologists with the ...
KXAN

Mexico City marks fall of Aztec capital 500 years ago

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Walking for hours through the gritty streets in the center of Mexico City, you can hear the daily urban soundtrack: Car engines, the call of the man who buys scrap metal and the ...