I have know idea how they found it under all that goo.
Posted on 08/02/2007 9:57:27 AM PDT by BGHater
Archaeologists have discovered what they think are ruins of an Aztec pyramid razed by vengeful Spanish conquerors in what is now one of Mexico City's most crime-ridden districts.
Construction workers unearthed ancient walls in the busy Iztapalapa neighbourhood in June, and government archaeologists said on Wednesday they believe they may be part of the main pyramid of the Aztec city, destroyed by conquistador Hernan Cortes in the 16th century.
Iztapalapa, now infamous for violent crime and drug dealing, has grown into a sprawling, poor district of the capital, obscuring the ruins.
"We knew the general location but couldn't explore because it's a big urban area," said government archaeologist Jesus Sanchez, who is director of the site.
Iztapalapa's ruler, Cuitlahuac, nearly annihilated Cortes and his Spanish troops in 1520 in what became known as the Sad Night. After eventual victory, Cortes destroyed the city.
Sanchez hopes he has found the city's main pyramid just below the neighbourhood's central plaza and garden. He and his team will spend more than a year investigating before deciding whether to excavate.
Mexico City is littered with pre-Hispanic ruins. In October, archeologists in the city's central Zocalo square unearthed a 15th century Aztec altar and a 12-ton stone idol just yards from choking downtown traffic.
The Aztecs, a warlike and deeply religious people who built monumental works, ruled an empire stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean and encompassing much of modern-day central Mexico.
I have know idea how they found it under all that goo.
Aztec ping
ping!......
Ruins amongst the ruins?........
There’s bad JuJu at that location.
Archaeologists have discovered what they think are ruins of an Aztec pyramid razed by vengeful Spanish conquerors...
Is this one of the paramids’ the peaceful, loving Aztecs used when they cut the hearts out of live victims? Those mean old Spaniards made them stop!
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Funny how that works...
Interesting choices of words: Spaniards are “vengeful” , i.e., ‘characterized by or showing a vindictive spirit’ , yet the Aztecs are merely “warlike”, although they routinely used the site to rip out the living hearts of their victims.
“One of Mexico City’s most crime-ridden districts...”
Soon coming to an American town near you: that’s what things will look like soon enough.
Deeply religious? They were pagan idolaters worshipping stone gods, like Muslims. a Cult, not religion.
This points up what I can't understand about the "La Raza" types.
They are so proud of their "hispanic heritage" and claim that we Americanos "stole" their land, yet seem to have no animosity toward the Spanish.
It already does in places. It's amazing how many Mexicans you can fit in a couple of refrigerator boxes taped together. Mexican side by sides.
They are taught by leftist moonbat Liberals. It doesn't have to make sense.
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Ancient Tomb Found in Mexico Reveals Mass Child Sacrifice
(At least they didn’t throw theirs away?)
National Geographic | 6-12-07 | Kelly Hearn
Posted on 06/13/2007 10:55:30 AM EDT by Bladerunnuh
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1849516/posts
Ancient Tomb Found in Mexico Reveals Mass Child Sacrifice
National Geographic | June 12, 2007 | Kelly Hearn
Posted on 06/13/2007 11:02:55 AM EDT by NYer
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1849523/posts
Btw, those words are from the caption of the photo from the site. Not my words.
How ya gonna keep ‘em in Itzapalapa
After they’ve seen L.A. (A new version of a WWI song.)
Reuben, Reuben, I’ve been thinking
Said his wifey dear
Now that all is peaceful and calm
The boys will soon be back on the farm
Senor Reuben started winking and slowly rubbed his chin
He pulled his chair up close to mother
And he asked her with a grin
Chorus (sung twice after each verse):
How ya gonna keep ‘em down in Itzapalapa
After they’ve seen L.A
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from Broadway
Jazzin around and paintin’ the town
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from harm, that’s a mystery
They’ll never want to see a rake or plow
And who the deuce wants to pastor a cow?
How ya gonna keep ‘em down in Itzapalapa
After they’ve seen L.A.
Rueben, Rueben, you’re just loco
Said his wifey dear
Once a empleado, un buen empleado
There is nada you can fear
Mother Reuben, I’m not fakin
Tho you may think it strange
But wine and women play the mischief
With a boy who’s loose with change
Chorus (sung twice after each verse):
How ya gonna keep ‘em down in Itzapalapa
After they’ve seen L.A.
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from Broadway
Jazzin around and paintin’ the town
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from harm, that’s a mystery
Imagine Reuben when he meets his Pa
He’ll kiss his cheek and holler
Welcome to L.A.
How ya gonna keep ‘em down in Itzapalapa
After they’ve seen L.A.?
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