"The momoztli altar measures about one meter square and consists of three sections: a base of andesite quarry stone, a second section of larger slabs, and a top section of river stones and basalt."
"Four skulls, one still connected to a vertebral column, and several long bones were found placed on three sides of the altar, suggesting a ritual purpose and possible ceremonial decapitations."
"At the base of the altar were two skulls, one facing upwards and the other southwest, with additional incomplete skeletons and vessels found beneath a compacted layer of stucco."
"Once registered, the remains will be sent to a physical anthropology laboratory to determine age, sex, bone pathologies, and whether they were decapitated."
Archaeologists discovered a Toltec altar and human remains near Tula, dating to the Tollan period (900-1150 A.D.). The altar, made of various stones, features three sections and is associated with ritual practices. Four skulls and several long bones were found, suggesting ceremonial decapitations. Additional artifacts, including ceramic vessels and obsidian tools, were also uncovered. The excavation revealed two skulls at the altar's base and incomplete skeletons, indicating sacrificial offerings. Further analysis will determine the remains' characteristics and potential decapitation.
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