Large Huastec Burial Uncovered
Mike R
37 burials have been uncovered at the Huastec site of Tamtoc. They are
from 1110-1200 CE and it appears that many had serious infections
leading to deformations. The burials are from the same area as
Monument 32 recently found there. The remains of women buried at this
area pre-dominate but this recovery shows there was an admixture of
men and children. The site had been identified with the Lunar calendar
representing the feminine. The bodies are laid out in an east-west
orientation. INAH is excavating the remaining 80% of the site right
now. Projectile points, earrings, bracelets and beads have also been
found.
INAH has the story here;
http://dti.inah.gob.mx/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=3
9&Itemid=150
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