Over 3,000 years ago, a complex of stone pyramids emerged in the heart of Mexico. Recent archaeological endeavours have unveiled their purpose as ceremonial sites for indigenous communities. Situated within a vast archaeological expanse in Puebla, a state in central Mexico, these pyramids, numbering over a dozen, have garnered attention.
For the past decade, archaeologists have focused on excavating three of these pyramids, forming what is referred to as a ‘Great Plaza,’ as stated in a news release by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
These excavations validate the hypothesis that the site served as a venue for indigenous peoples from Sierra Norte to conduct ceremonial astronomical observations. These ceremonies, estimated to have occurred between 600 and 200 BC, involved the observation of stars to regulate the agricultural cycle.
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