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Forgotten Settlement and Human Remains Shed Light on Teotihuacán’s Enigma
Mexico has fascinated archaeologists for centuries. The latest discoveries show that we still do not know everything about the history of this country. This also applies to its capital.
Mexico City is one of the largest and at the same time most dangerous metropolises in the world. However, even there, previously unknown traces of the region’s rich history can be found. Recent excavation work conducted near the historical city center has revealed three human burials and ceramics. However, what intrigued archaeologists the most were the architectural structures of the settlement that existed around 450–650 AD. Researchers speculate that this village might have been inhabited by a community of artisans.
What does Mexico City conceal?
According to archaeologists, the artisan settlement might have emerged as a result of the ruralization of the ancient metropolis of Teotihuacán. The city developed on the plateaus of present-day central Mexico between 100 and 650 AD. It now houses an archaeological site frequently visited by tourists, featuring some of the country’s most important monuments, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl.
