[Aztlan] Large Huastec burial find

[michael ruggeri]

Listeros,

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.

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Mike Ruggeri

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