Greenstone mask found inside Pyramid of the Sun

[Joni-san]

Greenstone mask found inside Pyramid of the Sun

One of the votive offerings was discovered inside the original foundation material, so it is certain it was deposited as part of a consecration ceremony of the structure, probably at the beginning of its construction more than 1900 years ago.

The deposit, which contained an outstanding greenstone mask was part of several layers of artefacts.

A considerable number of of obsidian artefacts including projectile heads and small knives were recovered, an anthropomorphic eccentric artefact and three anthropomorphic figurines with shell and pyrite eyes.

Among the three greenstone sculptures found, the mask carved from a single stone is, according to studies conducted by Dr. Jose Luis Ruvalcaba, from the National University Physics Institute (IF UNAM), “the only greenstone mask discovered in the ritual context of Teotihuacan.”

An interesting discovery. I hope no one tests it during night-time. That would be bad...



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