Archeologists find unique ruins near Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico backs research
Archeologists just found some seriously unique ruins near Coatepec, Veracruz, dating back to A.D. 200 to 600.
The site stands out for its circular stone platform and a tall monolith carved with a human figure believed to possess Mayan characteristics.
Mexico's government is backing more research after Claudia Sheinbaum called the find "very relevant."
Monolith shows 2 people holding bowl
What makes this place different? The limestone platform and round structure have no known match anywhere else in the region, according to INAH experts.
The nearly two-meter-tall monolith shows two people holding a bowl, possibly hinting at ancient rituals or even a response to droughts.
Researchers say one figure might be an elite person with Mayan features, and they're excited to dig deeper into what these symbols mean.