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

The Mysterious Shaft Tombs of Western Mexico

Posted July 4, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Unique and impressive elite burials across western Mexico are still somewhat mysterious.

Cobá, Empire in the Jungle

Posted June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

A magnificent city in the jungle still has many stories to tell.

Tres Zapotes, The Eternal City

Posted April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

This ancient city was inhabited for almost 2,500 years. Who lived there? Why?

La Pintada, Mystery in the Desert

Posted April 4, 2021April 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

A little-known archaeological site in Sonora may have served as a destination for pilgrims for thousands of years.

The Mysterious Monoliths of Santo Tomás Jalieza

Posted March 7, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Three mysterious carved stones have stood in a remote part of Oaxaca for thousands of years. Who carved them? Why?

Xochiquetzal, Aztec Goddess of Love (and More)

Posted February 7, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Known as the Aztec goddess of love, Xochiquetzal had many aspects and served many roles.

Aztlán Found? Mexcaltitlán

Posted January 17, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

A tiny fishing village on an artificial island in Nayarit may be the lost home of the Aztecs.