The Olmecs

232 years ago today, the Aztec, or Mexica Sun Stone was discovered under the Zocalo in Mexico City; a national icon, symbol of the nation’s past, and continuous mystery. Weighing more than 50,000 pounds and spanning 141 inches in diameter, the massive carving depicts animals, perhaps cosmological details, and orientation such as the cardinal points. It’s also believed to be a calender of sorts, either mythological or factual. READ more… (1790) Aztec Sun Stone CC 4.0. Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata The