“Ancient Mysteries Unearthed: Discovery of 60 Mammoth Remains near Ingenious Human Traps in Mexico’s Prehistoric Past!”
What do you get when a construction project meets ancient history? A treasure trove of mammoth remains! That’s exactly what happened during the construction of a new airport outside Mexico City, where the bones of around 60 mammoths were unearthed. Imagine stumbling upon a site that opens a window into over 30,000 years of history! This isn’t just any old find; experts are buzzing with the possibility that these colossal creatures might have been hunted by prehistoric humans. With such an intriguing discovery in an area once known for its ancient lake, you can’t help but wonder—did early man have a taste for mammoth meat? And if so, were they the original ‘mud bath enthusiasts’? Curiosity piqued? Dive into the fascinating details about these mammoths and what they reveal about our ancestors! LEARN MORE.
The discovery is “an unprecedented opportunity to delve into more than 30,000 years of history.”
INAH via APThe 30,000-year-old remains included adults and their offspring.
The remains of 60 mammoths were discovered at the construction site of a new airport outside Mexico City. Astoundingly, the discovery also suggests that these mammoths could have been hunted by prehistoric man.
According to a statement released by Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History, the fossils were found during the construction of the new General Felipe Ángeles International Airport located north of Mexico City.
The area was once an ancient lake called Xaltocan and would have been an attractive feeding ground for animals like mammoths. Dozens of mammoth remains have been uncovered around this site over the course of six months but the first remains were found in October 2019.
