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The Great Temple of the Aztecs in Mexico City
The Templo Mayor, or "great temple," was the religious hub of the Mexica people (better known as
Aztecs). The temple was located within a “sacred precinct,” in an unclosed area surrounding the
temple. The temple was discovered and began to be unearthed about three decades ago, after
electric company workers accidentally found, in 1978, a big carved monolith beneath the street
level. The monolith was determined by archeologists to be a representation of Coyolxauqui, the
Mexica’s moon goddess. This surprising discovery triggered the excavation of full city block to
which led to the amazing discovery of the Templo Mayor. The discoveries turned the area into an
ongoing archaeological site where a museum was later built. Most recently, another monolith was
found in a lot adjacent to the temple. The monolith discovered in October 2006 is now in display in
the museum and it was determined to be a representation of Tlaltecuhtli, the Earth goddess in
Aztec religion. By Eduardo Barraza. Related Article
The Templo Mayor, or "great temple," was the religious hub of the Mexica people (better known as
Aztecs). The temple was located within a “sacred precinct,” in an unclosed area surrounding the
temple. The temple was discovered and began to be unearthed about three decades ago, after
electric company workers accidentally found, in 1978, a big carved monolith beneath the street
level. The monolith was determined by archeologists to be a representation of Coyolxauqui, the
Mexica’s moon goddess. This surprising discovery triggered the excavation of full city block to
which led to the amazing discovery of the Templo Mayor. The discoveries turned the area into an
ongoing archaeological site where a museum was later built. Most recently, another monolith was
found in a lot adjacent to the temple. The monolith discovered in October 2006 is now in display in
the museum and it was determined to be a representation of Tlaltecuhtli, the Earth goddess in
Aztec religion. By Eduardo Barraza. Related Article
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