Mexico City Archive
Ancient Symbols
AncientPages.com - The Aztecs associated different symbols with important gods who were often depicted holding them or were accompanied by them. The symbols were linked with natural phenomena, animals,
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Researchers at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) at the Pontifical University of Mexico investigate a spiral formation of human skeletal remains discovered in an ancient
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Traditional Mesoamerican ball game was part of the Aztec religious life. Many scholars believe that this game may have originated with the ancient Olmec civilization, one of
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News
AncientPages.com - On December 17, 1790, the Sun Stone (Stone of the Five Eras), or sometimes (erroneously) called Aztec calendar stone was rediscovered during repairs in Mexico City. The
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News
AncientPages.com - On June 7, 1863, French troops under General François Achille Bazaine entered Mexico City. The main army entered the city three days later led by General Forey.
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