Top 10 Ancient Skulls Revealing Rare Facts And Mysteries
Human remains are abundantly scattered throughout the world and ages. Among ancient anatomical parts, the skull remains the most fascinating since it is the nearest thing to a face. But skulls reveal more than looks. They also provide a glimpse into strange behaviors, unknown cultures, and the fates of historical nations. Skulls can also hold medical firsts and show up in unexpected places to change conventional beliefs.
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In Mexico, skulls from three areas were analyzed, dating back 500 to 800 years. The Sonora and Tlanepantla heads shared similarities but not those from Michoacan.
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A 500-Year-Old Aztec Tower of Human Skulls Is Even More Terrifyingly Humongous Than Previously Thought, Archaeologists Find
Spanish conquistadors destroyed the Huei Tzompantli tower, but archaeologist are unearthing its ruins.
December 16, 2020
Archaeologists have unearthed a new section of the Huey Tzompantli, a “tower of skulls” in what is now Mexico City, and was formerly the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán. Photo courtesy of Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Mexico’s Huei Tzompantli, a terrifying tower constructed from human skulls, is even bigger than previously thought. Archaeologists have discovered a new section of the historic site, which was first uncovered in 2015. The new find adds 119 skulls to the previously known 484, for a hair-raising total of 603 skulls, stacked atop one another and mortared together.
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Tower of skulls erected by the Aztecs raises questions about human sacrifices Archeologists in Mexico have unearthed a new section of a human tower of skulls, with more than 100 skulls from men, women and children
Author of the article: National Post Staff
Publishing date: Dec 15, 2020 • December 15, 2020 • 1 minute read • A photo shows parts of an Aztec tower of human skulls, believed to form part of the Huey Tzompantli, at the Templo Mayor archaeology site, in Mexico City, Mexico September 22, 2020. Photo by National Institute of Anthropology and History/Handout via REUTERS
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Archeologists in Mexico have unearthed a new section of a human tower of skulls with more than 100 skulls from men, women and children built during the Aztec empire.
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Oskaloosa News Recap For December 14th, 2020
A new survey reports that Christmas tree-related injuries are on the rise.
According to Lending Tree’s insurance comparison resource ValuePenguin, 1 in 5 Americans have been injured while setting up their Christmas tree this year. That number is 122% higher than last year’s.
The survey also found that 75% of respondents leave their Christmas tree’s lights on overnight leaving them susceptible to a potential fire.
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Shipments of the Pfizer vaccine are en route to their destinations.
After official approval last week, the goal is to have three million doses sent out this week, with health care workers and long-term care facility residents being top priority.
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