A photo shows parts of an Aztec tower of human skulls, believed to form part of the Huey Tzompantli, a massive array of skulls that struck fear into the Spanish conquistadores when they captured the ...

One-Third Of Aztec Human Skull Tower Contained Heads Of Sacrificed Women The sacrifices may have re-enacted the deadly battle between the Aztec war god and his sister.

Archaeologists have discovered a massive ceremonial skull rack from the heyday of the Aztec empire in the heart of Mexico City, a find that could shed new light on how its rulers projected power ...

More information: Sascha Frühholz et al, Psychoacoustic and Archeoacoustic nature of ancient Aztec skull whistles, Communications Psychology (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44271-024-00157-7 ...

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. MEXICO CITY — Archaeologists have unearthed new sections of a famous Aztec tower of human skulls dating ...