Prehispanic Aztec Clothing In ancient times, Aztec attire was known for its loose fit and vibrant colors, reflecting the extensive trading connections of the civilization.

In digging up ancient Aztec graves dating from the years 1250 to 1521 AD, archaeologists have found many examples of small whistles made of clay and formed into the shape of a skull. These ...

Aztec communities may therefore have used the scary sounds in specific ritual contexts, such as ceremonies involving death. "Skull whistles might have been used to scare the human sacrifice or the ...

Ancient Aztec communities from the pre-Columbian period of Mesoamerica had a rich mythological codex that was also part of their ritual and sacrificial ceremonies,” researchers said.

MEXICO CITY – Archaeologists have found the main trophy rack of sacrificed human skulls at Mexico City’s Templo Mayor Aztec ruin site, scientists said Thursday. Racks known as “tz… ...