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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.
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At least 42 children were sacrificed in Tenochtitlán to appease the rain god's anger during a prolonged drought.
This painful cemetery includes 56 skeletons of children aged 11-14 and 30 young camel skeletons, dating back to 1200-1400 AD.