Burned human remains discovered beneath surface of Mexico City

Burned human remains discovered beneath surface of Mexico City

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11th Grade - University

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Archaeologists discovered ashes near a square in Mexico City, dating back to the end of the Aztec Empire. They also found 13 intricately decorated incense burners in a family home's courtyard, used for rituals marking the end of a life cycle. The altar dates to the Spanish conquest era. The house, located in a quarter of Tenochtitlan, featured a large room connected to five smaller rooms, including a kitchen.

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What was found near a square in Mexico City according to the archaeologists?

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What do the archaeologists believe the incense burners were used for?

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What significance did the ritual hold for the inhabitants of the house?

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What does the altar date back to?

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Describe the layout of the house where the findings were made.

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