Ancient Staircase at Tlatelolco

[Big Bad Voodoo]

When looking for archaeological elements of the first constructive stage of Tlatelolco, to confirm a foundation date, researchers of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) found at Templo Mayor (Main Temple) a staircase that gave access to a shrine that dates from the earliest architectural stage, as well as a stuccoed floor, probably dated between 900 and 1200 of the Common Era.

The finding may confirm the moment when the first building of Tlatelolco, the twin city of Tenochtitlan, was established, informed archaeologist Lucia Sanchez, director of the archaeological zone.

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[Blues Girl]

Cool! I love the Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures. The article didn't say where this was (or maybe it did and I just didn't see it). Do you know where in South America this is?

[Pax Unum]

Cool! I love the Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures. The article didn't say where this was (or maybe it did and I just didn't see it). Do you know where in South America this is?

In Mexico City, I believe...

Linky ->Tlatelolco

Edited June 22, 2011 by Pax Unum

[Blues Girl]

Thanks! I think it's pretty extraordinary how many of these ancient buildings are still standing today

[Pax Unum]

Thanks! I think it's pretty extraordinary how many of these ancient buildings are still standing today

Stones very durable...

[Blues Girl]

Stones very durable...

Well, yes. But I'm more that so many have survived despite vandalism and shrinking forests and stuff

[Pax Unum]

Well, yes. But I'm more that so many have survived despite vandalism and shrinking forests and stuff

You didn't say that though, you seem to expect folks to read your mind...

[Blues Girl]

You didn't say that though, you seem to expect folks to read your mind...

And what's wrong with that? lol

I hear ya. I will try to be more specific in the future

[Pax Unum]

And what's wrong with that? lol

I hear ya. I will try to be more specific in the future

That's a good idea, less chance for misunderstandings...

[Blues Girl]

That's a good idea, less chance for misunderstandings...

Yepper doodles

[Big Bad Voodoo]

I read that it was twin city of Tenochtitlan. So...Mexico...

Edited June 22, 2011 by the L

[Blues Girl]

I read that it was twin city of Tenochtitlan. So...Mexico...

That's been established already. But thank you anyway

[lightly]

i think it's pretty impressive how many of these ancient structures are still standing.

[Robbie333]

Very cool indeed, thanks for the link !!!

[Blues Girl]

i think it's pretty impressive how many of these ancient structures are still standing.

Me too! They have survived people, vandalism, earthquakes, rain, snow (some of them), and even construction. And a lot of them still have their original paint, even!