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This Ancient Monolith That Archaeologists Unearthed in Mexico May Depict People Receiving ‘Divine Liquid’ in a Ritual
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This Ancient Monolith That Archaeologists Unearthed in Mexico May Depict People Receiving ‘Divine Liquid’ in a Ritual

Smithsonian · Jul 1, 2026, 2:33 PM

The stela was found with a large, decorated platform and remnants of offerings in the state of Veracruz

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