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Archaeologists in Mexico discovered another 119 human skulls and this is aside from the previously discovered 284 skulls in the Aztec s Tower of Skulls. The discovery of the archaeologists adds up to the growing body of history in the country.
Discovery of 119 Human Skulls
One of the most favorite places of the archaeologists in the world is Mexico. The country is filled with different ancient artifacts that are yet to be discovered.
Aside from the previously discovered bones of mammoths in the previous year, Mexican archaeologists found a total of more than 500 human skulls in an Aztec site.
Archaeologists discover over 100 skulls at Aztec site in Mexico City
December 14, 2020 9:55 AM CNN
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Courtesy INAH
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 Urban Archeology Program (PAU) of the Mexico Government National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Now, archeologists said they have found an additional 119 human skulls in the Eastern side of the tower, according to a statement from the INAH. It is believed to be one of seven collections of skulls that stood in the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan
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