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cultural-heritage1 year ago

"Mishandling Causes 19th Century Mummy's Arm to Detach in Mexican Museum"

Mexico's federal archaeology agency, INAH, has accused the city of Guanajuato of mishandling a 19th-century mummy, resulting in the detachment of its arm during museum renovations. The incident highlights a jurisdictional dispute between INAH, which considers the mummies national patrimony, and Guanajuato, which views them as tourist attractions. The INAH criticized the lack of proper protocols and training among local personnel and demanded an accounting of the procedures followed during the renovations.

archaeology1 year ago

"Unprecedented Discovery: Ancient Human Sacrifices Uncovered in Mexico"

Archaeologists in Mexico discovered a trove of ancient skulls and bones stacked on top of each other during a construction project in Pozo de Ibarra, Jalisco. The remains, likely belonging to at least seven male individuals of different ages, were found arranged in a complex funerary system dating back to the Amapa cultural era. The bones, including skulls with cranial modifications, were buried at the same time, suggesting a unique funeral practice with no precedents. The discovery offers insight into ancient funerary practices in the region and will be preserved for further research by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).