Several years ago, during an archaeological excavation in Mexico City, experts discovered a mountain of almost 700 skulls in the Templo Major temple. Other human bones are also preserved in this artificial tower.
Tower of Skulls at Templo Major.
The size of the found building is 6 meters. There is a tower with skulls in one of the main premises of the temple. Historians say that most likely these remains belong to captured and executed soldiers. Previously, such towers were used to instill fear in their enemies, creating the effect of complete domination over all people.
Tower of Skulls at Templo Major.
However, recent laboratory tests have shown that among the 700 skulls are the bones of women and children. Archaeologists have put forward a new hypothesis that this fearsome construction was associated with religious sacrifices. Previously, people believed that the offering of a human sacrifice to the sun god would help warriors to replenish their lost strength, which would be required in battle with the enemy.
The Major Temple is a kind of pyramid that was built in honor of the sun god and agriculture. There was also a small altar for the wind god inside. For the first time, the ruins of the temple were found 41 years ago. Four years ago, archaeological work at the temple was reopened. It was at this time that a mountain of 700 skulls was found.
Tower of Skulls at Templo Major.
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