Eight masks made from human skulls were found at a temple in Tenochtitlán, Mexico, over three decades ago. Their purpose and origins have always been somewhat mysterious. But a new archaeological ...

What it is: A turquoise-encrusted wooden mask from the Aztec civilization Where it is from: Somewhere in Mesoamerica When it ...

Archaeologists have long been mystified by the ghastly skull masks offering found in Mexico’s Templo Mayor, one of the major Aztec temples still standing in the ruins of Tenochtitlan. Previously ...

Archaeologists have long been puzzled by gruesome skull mask offerings found in Templo Mayor - one of the most majestic temples that remains of the Aztec civilisation. Now, a team from the University ...

Ancient human skull masks left as offerings at an Aztec temple may have been crafted from the bones of defeated warriors and slain members of the nobility. Found alongside 30 decapitated skulls at the ...

A 500-year-old pyramid and scores of jewel-encrusted mask were just some of the highlights that went on display at the British Museum's Aztec exhibition tomorrow. It centres around Moctezuma II - a ...