Zapotec Tomb Unearthed in Mexico Hailed as ‘The Most Significant’ Discovery of Last Decade

ARTnews reported that archaeologists in Mexico have unearthed a Zapotec tomb that has been hailed as “the most significant” discovery of the last decade. The find is presented as a major contribution to understanding Zapotec history and mortuary practices, and it reportedly includes important archaeological materials from the burial context. The provided excerpt does not specify the site name, the team or institution responsible, the dating of the tomb, or the objects recovered. It also does not provide the date of the announcement or excavation season.

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