Posted on 11/23/2014 2:24:32 PM PST by SunkenCiv
Mexican archaeologists exploring one of the country's most spectacular ancient temples have uncovered a stash of thousands of artifacts that are estimated to date back as far as 200 A.D.
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent sits on the outskirts of Mexico City. The new Lazgo Hal Tladocan project to explore tunnels beneath it is one of the most important archaeological investigations Mexico has ever seen.
Sculptures carved in stone, ornamented with pre-Columbian jewelry and elaborate jade and greenstone were found. Unique objects made of amber and thousands of wooden artifacts were also uncovered, hidden along with remains of animals, birds and food items.
Shells believed to be from the Gulf of Mexico also were dug up, some carved with geometric motifs and Teotihuacan characters, the civilization believed to have created the temple and surrounding city.
According to Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, the tunnels are believed to be a pathway to a mythical underworld...
Experts hope continued excavation efforts will eventually lead to actual burial chambers directly beneath the temple, according to Vice News.
The find has been hailed as the most important single discovery in the 100 years that archeologists have been working at the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
The tunnel which houses the precious artifacts was first uncovered in 2003 after heavy rains revealed a small entrance. Further study has led authorities to suggest that it was originally sealed by the Theotihuacano people 1,800 years ago.
It's hoped the tunnel finds will help historians build a better picture of the civilization that built the city and temple which reached a population of around 100,000 people before it was abandoned in 200 A.D.
(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
Not guilty.
There is also a scientific question here: "Is the tunneling gene part of Mexican DNA?" This could also be a hedge against some future "Border Fence," with illegals popping up to vote in Minnesota!
That's okay, Obama's bringing mexico to you.
Looted from whom is the question.
The owner is obviously dead and turned to dust and mold.
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It’s already here. I live in CA. But life here isn’t yet quite as dodgy as Mexican areas where drug wars are raging — like that “lovely” resort city of Acapulco. But I agree with you: things will get worse.
Actually, its the long lost evidence of the Mormonic 10 tribes of Israel with their vast S. America civilization. If you cannot see it, its because you are not squinting hard enough.
Is that a flying curelom in the #8 pic ???
Na.... just tunnels to enter America
She’s #1 in my book.
She’s got my vote too!
I guess they won’t need tunnels if Obama gets his way.
That’s always a hazard, you dig too deep and you don’t know what you’ll awaken, like the Balrog in the Mines of Moria.
Dubya brought it 20 feet away from me. Fortunately, Ethiopia replaced it.
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As seen with "the eye of faith." But pray for them.
...and the MTC flashmobbed a impromptu rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus outside of Monson's office!
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Feather?
Oh, there's nothing mythical about the underworld in Mexico. Or at least what's left of it since most of it has already emigrated to the US.
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