Constructions crew unearths 1,375-year-old pyramid on Mexico’s future highway
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Construction workers in Mexico uncovered a 1,375-year-old pyramid while building a highway in Hidalgo. The pyramid, "Structure 1," belongs to a pre-Hispanic settlement linked to the Metztitlan kingdom. Archaeologists identified five sections and 10 mounds, collecting 155 samples for analysis.
The discovery dates to the Epiclassic (650-950 CE) and Late Postclassic (1350-1519 CE) periods. The pyramid was reburied for protection after initial excavation due to limited resources. This find provides insight into early human occupation in the area, with evidence of settlements dating back 14,000 years.
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