Barrios Beyond Time: Comparing Teotihuacan’s Enigmatic Neighborhoods Posted February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries What was life like in the neighborhoods of ancient Mexico’s largest city?
The Newest Maya Ruin and America’s “Sleeping Prophet” Posted December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Mexico’s newest archaeological zone has a strange connection to an early 20th Century American clairvoyant
Edzná, Land of the Seven Provinces Posted December 3, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries This ruined city in the jungles of Campeche has a long and interesting history.
El Teúl, Eternal City of Mystery Posted October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries This little-known site in southern Zacatecas was an important place in ancient Mexico for almost 2,000 years.
Mysteries of the Aztec Crystal Skulls Revealed! Posted August 20, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries The story of the mysterious crystal skulls of the Aztecs
La Quemada, Mystery at the Edge of Mesoamerica Posted June 25, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries No one knows who built this interesting ancient city or for what reason.
Monte Albán, An Overview Posted April 23, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries This magnificent city on a mountain ridge in Oaxaca still holds many mysteries.
The Aztec Calendar Stone (Sun Stone) Posted March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries One of the most iconic pieces of ancient Mexican art has a mysterious and interesting history.
The Melting Pyramids of Lagartero Posted February 26, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Located on several islands in teal-blue lakes, this little-known ancient site inspires awe and wonder
Balcón de Montezuma, Mysterious City of the North Posted January 15, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Set in the middle of a forest of oak trees, this northern ancient mountain metropolis holds many mysteries.
Death Gods of the Maya Posted December 18, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries The ancient Maya had 2 death gods. Here is what we know.
House of the 7 Dolls and the Lost City of Dzibilchaltún Posted November 20, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries 7 Mysterious figurines were found in the middle of a Maya temple staring up at the sky. What did this mean?
El Manatí, Sacred Swamp of the Olmecs Posted October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries In 1987 local villagers digging in a swamp found an amazing ancient religious site.
Chalchiuhtlicue, the Powerful Water Goddess Posted September 25, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries The Aztec goddess of water once ruled an entire universe and then destroyed it.
The Lost City of Labna, “The Old House” Posted September 4, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries The small ruined city of Labna in the Yucatan could be described as “intense.”
Cosmic Portals in Ancient Mexico Posted August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Ancient Mysteries The ancient Mexicans opened up portals to other dimensions, worlds and possibilities.
El Chanal, Lost City of the Water Elves Posted July 3, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Little is known about this mysterious lost city in the state of Colima.
Pacal the Great, King of Palenque Posted June 26, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries He reigned over 68 years and was one of the most important rulers of the ancient Maya.
Cerro de Trincheras, Lost City of the Sonoran Desert Posted June 5, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries A magnificent city of 1,500 people flourished in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, then was abandoned.
El Calón: Pyramid Made of Seashells Posted April 24, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries 275 million seashells went into constructing the most unique pyramid in all ancient MExico
Camazotz: Batman of the Maya Posted March 27, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries The Mayan death-bat god Camazotz is still misunderstood by researchers.
Kabah: Royal Snake in the Hand Posted February 26, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries With dazzling architecture, Kabah was unique among ancient Maya cities.
Mapa Tlotzin, More than an Ancient Map Posted February 13, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries This ancient map from the Kingdom of Texcoco has interesting stories to tell.
Chacmool, Mysterious Sculptures of Ancient Mexico Posted February 6, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Archaeologists are still trying to figure out the meaning behind this mysterious sculpture.
Comalcalco, Round Sky City of the Maya Posted December 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Made almost entirely of brick, Comalcalco is unique among Maya cities.
Cacao: From Currency to Chocolate Posted November 7, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Cacao has an interesting and mysterious history.
Cantona, Forgotten Fortress City Posted October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries It was one of the largest and most important cities in ancient Mexico, so why have you never heard of Cantona?
Dwarfs and Hunchbacks in Ancient Mexico Posted October 10, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Dwarfs and hunchbacks played important but mysterious roles in ancient Mexican cultures.
Mitla: Magnificent “City of Rest” Posted August 29, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Beautiful ornamentation found nowhere else in Mexico grace the ancient site of Mitla.
The Eruption of Xitle & the Destruction of Cuicuilco Posted August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries A volcano and a massive wall of lava ended the prosperous city-state of Cuicuilco