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  • Mysteries of the Ancient Dead The Tomb of the Sunken Skulls The Aztecs Israel Kiln and Donkey Burials (Season 2, Episode 5)
  • TV Episode | Documentary

Mysteries of the Ancient Dead

The Tomb of the Sunken Skulls The Aztecs Israel Kiln and Donkey Burials (Season 2, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Documentary
On an ancient lake bed in southern Sweden, archaeologists find 8,000 year-old shattered skulls. Although the injuries suggest these humans died a violent death, the placement of the bones and the presence of grave goods suggest otherwise. ...See moreOn an ancient lake bed in southern Sweden, archaeologists find 8,000 year-old shattered skulls. Although the injuries suggest these humans died a violent death, the placement of the bones and the presence of grave goods suggest otherwise. Under modern-day Mexico City lies what's left of a lost capital: Tenochtitlan, the centerpiece of the Aztec Empire. Pulled from the ruins of their most important temple, the Templo Mayor, skeletons and skull racks seem to corroborate the claims of Spanish Conquistadors encountering a bloodthirsty culture engaged in human sacrifice. Modern archaeology provides a more nuanced picture. On the outskirts of the Israeli town of Yavneh, an ancient kiln serves as a makeshift tomb for two women buried centuries apart. Ceramics, amulets, and nearby donkey burials provide clues to the identities of the dead. Written by Go Button Media See less
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Jul 20, 2025 (Canada)
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Archeologist Archeologist   See fewer
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