Archaeologists at a dig site in Mexico found a 2,700 year-old tomb. According to Associated Press, this may be the oldest tomb found in Mexico to date. It was in Chiapa de Coro.Reports say the man died around 50-years-old. Archeologists at said it was likely the tomb was from 500-700 B.C and because of how he was dressed, he was likely a priest or ruler of Chiapa de Coro. The man was buried with ancient artifacts such as ceramic vessels, pyrite objects, and jade collars.
The tomb in itself was unusual due to its wooden construction. It's being considered as one of the oldest pyramid tombs discovered in the Americas. Two skeletons have been found and it is believed that they were at the top of society in Chiapa de Coro.
Next to the body of the male inside the tomb was that of a 1-year-old child. The New York Times learned that the child could have indeed been a human sacrifice for the deceased "ruler" or "priest". Pyramids are not uncommon in the Americas, contrary to popular belief, when compared to Africa the Americas had many more pyramids.
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