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The U.S. Just Returned 900+ Stolen Mesoamerican Artifacts to Mexico
The repatriation of culturally important artifacts has grown over the years. Governments worldwide are holding other countries accountable in the hunt for stolen treasures. Over the years, ...
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Spooky 2,400-Year-Old Figurines Found in an El Salvador Pyramid May Have Been Used in Ancient Mesoamerican Rituals
In the heart of El Salvador, a recent archaeological discovery has reignited fascination with the enigmatic societies of ...
Archaeologists uncover 'creepy' puppets in odd location: 'This thing almost moved'
Multiple clay puppets with creepy open-mouthed expressions were discovered at the top of a pyramid in El Salvador. The figurines are around 2,400 years old.
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Plants in Mesoamerican cloud forests climb mountains to escape climate change
A study reveals that species have moved to higher altitudes, at an average rate of between 1.8 and 2.7 meters per year since ...
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Four Ancient Civilizations That are Nearly Unknown
The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.
Who made these unusual ancient ‘puppets’—and left them atop a pyramid?
The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient Mesoamerican people.