Lost civilisation: Ancient artefacts discovered in Mexican cave
In the Tlayócoc cave in Mexico, traces of a mysterious civilisation from over 500 years ago have been discovered. This find is the result of a cartographic expedition led by Yekaterina Katiya Pavlova and Adrián Beltrán Dimas.
During the expedition in the Tlayócoc cave, Yekaterina Katiya Pavlova and local guide Adrián Beltrán Dimas came across a hidden chamber. There, they found items that may indicate the existence of a lost civilisation from more than 500 years ago. This discovery has sparked the interest of scientists from around the world.
Mysterious artefacts in the cave
Among the finds were shell bracelets, a large snail shell, and fragments of stone disks resembling pyrite mirrors. According to the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), these objects may have been used for ritual purposes. Archaeologists discovered symbols on them that may be related to ancient beliefs.
Miguel Perez, an INAH archaeologist, emphasises that the discovery is of great importance for understanding the culture and symbolism of pre-Hispanic societies that inhabited the Sierra de Guerrero. The finds may help interpret their cosmology and rituals related to fertility and creation.
History of the Sierra de Guerrero region
The Sierra de Guerrero region, where the discovery was made, was inhabited by the Tlacotepehaus ethnic group during the Postclassic period, between 950 and 1521 AD. The area was abandoned due to extreme weather conditions, which made life difficult for its inhabitants.
Symbolism and significance of the artefacts
Cuauhtemoc Reyes Alvarez from INAH suggests that the symbols on the bracelets may be related to cosmology concerning creation and fertility. Caves might have been perceived as portals to the underworld or sacred spaces connected with divinity.
