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Earthquake causes 1.3-ton treasure to appear in the middle of university
A terrifying and enormous treasure from the ancient Aztec civilization has emerged after an earthquake damaged a building on a university campus in Mexico City.
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The Mystery of the 600-Year-Old Mask of the Aztec Fire God
The Xiuhtecuhtli mask is one of the turquoise artifacts that Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés took from the Aztec Empire.
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Decoding the Aztec child sacrifice during drought
At least 42 children were sacrificed in Tenochtitlán to appease the rain god's anger during a prolonged drought.
History
Fun fact: Oxford University is older than the Aztec civilization
Did you know Oxford University is more than 200 years older than the mysterious ancient Aztec civilization?
Archeology
Another mystery of the sacred Mexican temple challenges the scientific world
Recently, Mexican scientists discovered for the first time an almost complete fossil of a starfish at the world famous Aztec temple in Mexico City.
History
The secret of the Aztec empire: Because of an eagle that drained the swamp, then the 'treasure' of a hundred years was revealed!
How great was the Aztec Empire and who was it?
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Who are the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs?
The Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs created three powerful ancient civilizations, existing in Mexico and throughout South America hundreds, or thousands of years ago.
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500-year-old gold ingot of Aztec empire
The researchers confirmed the 2 kg gold ingot was part of the Aztec treasure plundered by Spanish colonists five centuries ago.
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Why must we learn ... the unknown?
The more the history moves, the more the unknown, the more, the more complex. And history proves, those who are consciously learn
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Beneath the Mexican capital is another ancient capital
Just a few meters below the modern capital of Mexico, a series of temples, palaces and artifacts from an ancient kingdom are being excavated.
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Startled the sharp weapon cut the horse's head in an instant
Macuahuitl is the name of a strange weapon used by native civilizations in Mexico such as Aztec, Maya, Mixtec and Toltec.
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Horror burying the dead under the house of the Atzec
Like many civilizations, the Aztecs lived in the 1300s until the early 1500s with unique and interesting practices.
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Terrible things happened on Friday 13th
Today, Friday, the 13th number is always threatening everyone about the misfortune and blackness that it brings.
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How does the custom of killing the Aztec gods take place?
The Aztecs practiced the practice of killing extremely scary sacrifices.
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Aztec - mysterious many civilizations
Aztec is a name for certain ethnic groups in central Mexico, especially those who speak Nahuatl.