New archaeological findings using non-invasive techniques have unveiled a network of tunnels and chambers beneath the ancient city of Mitla, once associated with the Zapotec god of death, revealing a longstanding legend believed to be true.
Marco Vigato, leading the ARX Project, noted that some tunnels extend beyond 15 meters in depth, raising possibilities that these passageways might connect to legendary burial sites of Zapotec kings, referenced by historical texts.
The priest Francisco de Burgoa's descriptions suggest that royal burial chambers contained kings adorned in extravagant items like feathers and jewels, symbolizing the Zapotec culture's respect for their leaders even in death.
Historically, it’s believed that the tunnels were sealed off, leading to centuries of speculation, but recent excavations suggest these structures may indeed be integral to understanding Zapotec burial practices and beliefs about the afterlife.
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