Archaeologists believe they are close to finding the tomb of an elusive Aztec Emperor, a major find as no Aztec royal burial has ever been discovered despite decades of searching.
The experts have found a sacrificial burial site just off the steps of the Aztec’s holiest temple, known as Templo Mayor, in Mexico City, which includes a richly adorned jaguar dressed as a warrior.
Also found was the body of a sacrificed 9 year old boy dressed with wings from a hawk and a jade bead necklace to resemble the Aztec War god and solar deity, as well as a set of flint knives elaborately decorated with precious stones and mother of pearl.
Lead archaeologist, Leonardo Lopez Lujan said: “We have enormous expectations right now. As we go deeper, we think we’ll continue finding very rich objects.”
The offerings are thought to have been deposited by Aztec priests in front of the temple more than five centuries ago and the earliest historical accounts available say that this is the final resting place of Aztec kings including the great Ahuitzotl.
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