Extensive remains unearthed near the ancient Templo Mayor, in Mexicos capital, could point to an Aztec royal tomb. Like this canine, the remains of a jaguar currently being extricated are part of a very valuable Aztec offering found near the Templo Mayor, in Mexico City (Mexico). Are we heading t
Some of the melon seeds found in Sardinia The Sardinians were the first to cultivate melon in Europe? It would seem so according to the discovery in a well of Sa Osa (Cabras, Oristano), of 47 melon seeds dating back to a period between 1310 and 1120 BC. (Bronze Age). The discovery is ver
For the first time, the UN has just unanimously adopted a resolution for the protection of endangered heritage in conflict zones. The cliff of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, after the destruction of its two Buddhas by the terrorist organization al-Qaeda in 2001. HISTORY. The United Nations Security Counci
30 years after their discovery, archaeologists believe they have solved the enigma of the Aztec skull masks. An Aztec skull mask discovered at the Templo Mayor site in Mexico City, ancient Tenochtitlan. OFFERINGS. Scary heads! Unearthed from the ruins of Mexico Citys famous Templo Mayor – the main