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  Giant ancient palace unearthed in Mexico was the ruler's home and the seat of government

  International Business Times (GB) - Léa Surugue

  The remains of an ancient palace complex dating back 2,300 years have been unearthed Mexico's Valley of Oaxaca. It is the oldest royal building …

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  Archaeological excavation unearths evidence of turkey domestication 1,500 years ago

  eurekalert.org - Field Museum

  The turkeys we'll be sitting down to eat on Thursday have a history that goes way back. Archaeologists have unearthed a clutch of domesticated turkey …

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  Crocodile Carving Played Ritual Role in Ancient Mesoamerican City

  Live Science - Mindy Weisberger

  A photo of the crocodile stone discovered by Field Museum archaeologists. The stone was found upside down; the crocodile's rectangular eye is visible …

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  Painted Human Jawbones Used as Ancient Jewelry

  Live Science - Owen Jarus

  This carved and painted human mandible (jawbone) was found in a ceremonial area within a residential complex at the site of Dainzú-Macuilxóchitl in …

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  EL PALENQUE Oaxaca temple complex hints at archaic Mexican state More on the El Palenque Excavation Oldest Temple in Mexican Valley Hints at Possible …

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  Zapotec civilization - Wikipedia

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  For the culture and peoples, see Zapotec peoples. Zapotec Civilization Be'ena'a (Zapotec) c.700 BCE–1521 CE The Zapotec Civilization at its greatest …