Ancient Pyramid Discovered During Highway Construction in Mexico

A pre-Hispanic pyramid dating back over 1,000 years was unearthed and reburied during roadwork in Hidalgo, raising questions about the region's ancient history.

• The pyramid, part of the San Miguel settlement, was found during the expansion of Mexico's Pachuca-Huejutla highway in Hidalgo in June 2024.
• Archaeologists dated the structure to between 650 and 1519 CE, linking it to the Metzca lordship, a society that resisted Aztec control before the Spanish arrived.
• The site includes at least 10 mounds across five sectors, with 155 artifacts such as ceramics, shells, and stone tools collected for further analysis.
• The pyramid was documented using drone imaging and protected with geotextile and a 140-foot stone wall before being reburied for conservation.
• Budget cuts to Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History could delay further excavations and studies of the site.

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