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Mexico City, with its rich tapestry of history and culture, continues to surprise. What sets Mexico City apart is its unique blend of the contemporary and the ancient. Mexico City is a place where historical treasures coexist with the vibrant energy of a modern metropolis. The city's continued commitment to preserving its heritage through diligent archaeological work enriches our understanding of the ...
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A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Associated with the Yucatán Peninsula, cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. The term derives from a word used by the low-land Yucatec Maya "ts'onot" to refer to any location with accessible groundwater. Cenotes are surface connections to subterranean ...
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Each metro station in Mexico City is identified by a single icon. Created at a time when the country's literacy rate was low and the capital's metro system was small, the design concept was intuitive and easy to execute. Since one-third of Mexico's population could not read or write, and most of the rest had not completed high school, it was thought ...
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The altar dedicated to the god Ehécatl, is located in the middle of Metro Pino Suárez, in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City, in the southern part of the city center. This altar was unearthed during the construction of the station in 1967 where it remains to this day surrounded by the passageway between Lines 1 and 2. Back in the sixties ...
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The quetzal is a symbol of divinity and cultural significance in Mexico. In the verdant landscapes of Mexico, the striking Euptilotis Neoxenus, commonly known as the Eared Quetzal, with its bright green and red color plumage, stands out as a symbol of the country's diverse avian heritage. Quetzal is an integral part of Mexico's rich biodiversity, thriving in forest areas. Quetzals are ...
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The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage. As of 2018, there are 35 World Heritage Sites in Mexico, including 27 cultural sites, 6 natural sites, and 2 mixed sites. The country ranks 1st in the Americas and 7th worldwide by the number of UNESCO Heritage sites. Sites considered for nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Chapultepec ...
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A macuahuitl, a famous Aztec sword, is a wooden club with obsidian blades. Its sides are embedded with prismatic blades traditionally made from obsidian. Obsidian is capable of producing an edge sharper than high-quality steel razor blades. The macuahuitl was a close combat weapon. The use of macuahuitl as a weapon is attested from the 1st millennium CE. By the time of ...
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The term "Rio Bec" was first used by American archaeologist Karl Ruppert in the 1930s. Rio Bec is a unique Mayan architectural style in the Rio Bec region in the southeastern states of Campeche and Quintana Roo. This Rio Bec architectural style is characterized by several key features: Twin-towered structures Symbolism Elaborate facades Narrow staircases Floral and iconographic motifs Hierarchical arrangement The ...
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Guanajuato City is home to the incredible Museo de las Momias ("Mummy Museum"). The Guanajuato mummies are a number of naturally mummified human bodies buried during a cholera outbreak in Guanajuato in 1833. The human bodies were apparently discovered between 1870 and 1958. At this time, a local tax was in force, requiring payment of a fee for "eternal" burial. Some human ...
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Do you have an affinity for unexplained phenomena and mystic occurrences? If the inexplicable piques your curiosity, then a visit to the renowned "Magic Zone" near the town of Comala is a must. Challenging the laws of nature, this intriguing spot in the state of Colima will leave you spellbound. The "Magic Zone" is located on a hill with a slope of ...
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