Ancient Pyramid Discovered During Highway Construction in Mexico

A Highway Construction Crew Accidentally Uncovered a Hidden Ancient Pyramid

Uh, expect more traffic delays.

Road Construction Crew Unearths 1,000-Year-Old Pyramid in Mexico

The archaeological site could shed light on the region's history, with its oldest human settlement potentially dating back 14,000 years.

Ancient Pyramid Structure Discovered During Road Construction In Mexico

An unexpected find reveals the distant past of the Americas.

Pre-Hispanic Pyramid Structure Discovered During Roadwork in Mexico

Roadwork uncovered a large pyramid-shaped structure dated to pre-Hispanic times in Mexico, the country’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced. The structure, described as a pyramidal base, was identified in the Sierra Alta region of the central state of Hidalgo, which is north of Mexico City. In archaeology, the term “pyramidal base” refers to the foundations or the lower part of a pyramid structure. Pyramids in Mesoam…

Pre-Hispanic pyramid structure discovered during roadwork in Mexico

Since its discovery, the structure has been reburied for conservation purposes.

Archaeology breakthrough as road workers unearth 1,375-year-old pyramid

The site consists of five sectors with at least ten mounds and has yielded 155 artifacts, including ceramics, shells, and lithic materials, as well as evidence of lime floors, charcoal, and charred wood.