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Mesoamerican Artifacts

Published on Dec 03, 2015

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This is a mural to figure in Moche culture, nicknamed The Decapitator. This mural was found in Huacca de la Luna, Peru. The Decapitator is an icon that was usually associated with the ritual sacrifices that the Moche people did. The mural was found in one of abandoned ruins of the Moche.

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This is the archaeology site of Monte Alban, a Zapotec ruin. These ruins were found in the region of Oxaca, which the Zapotec usually set up their cities and culture around this particular region. Monte Alban seems to be one of the cities mentioned, with a palace, ballcourt, and other things.

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This is a colossal stone head made by the Olmec's. This stone head is located in one of Olmec's cities, La Venta. The use for these heads are unknown, but some people speculate that these are self portraits of rulers dressed as ball players.

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