Science Aztec human skull rack unearthed at ancient temple in Mexico City 'There are 35 skulls that we can see, but there are many more,' says lead archeologist ...

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 ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of 119 more men, women and children at the Aztec 'tower of skulls' under Mexico City - with many believed to have been victims of human sacrifice.

More than 650 skulls have now been found at the site, located in the area of the Templo Mayor, one of the main temples in the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, which later became Mexico City.

Modern historians have doubted the existence of a massive skull display that 16th century Spanish conquistadors claimed to have seen in the ancient city of Tenochtitlan — until now.

Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered the skulls of more than 100 men, women and children in newly unearthed sections of an Aztec tower of human remains. The skull tower, which is said to date ...

Mexican archaeologists said Friday they had found remains of 119 more people, including women and several children, in a centuries-old Aztec "tower of skulls" in the heart of the capital.

MEXICO CITY— Mexican archaeologists said Friday they uncovered the largest number of skulls ever found in one offering at the most sacred temple of the Aztec empire dating back more than 500 years.

Archaeologists have uncovered a new section of a famous Aztec tower of skulls in Mexico City. The structure, called Huei Tzompantli, was first discovered five years ago by archaeologists with the ...

Mexican archaeologists said Friday they uncovered the largest number of skulls ever found in one offering at the most sacred temple of the Aztec empire dating back more than 500 years.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - 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 ...