Discover how an analysis of more than 700 objects reveals obsidian came into the Aztec capital from far and wide.

Obsidian was central to Aztec life — not just for crafting sharp tools and sacred offerings, but as a reflection of political ...

New archaeological research by Tulane University and the Proyecto Templo Mayor in Mexico reveals how obsidian—a volcanic ...

Overall, the study authors identified obsidian from seven different outcrops besides Pachuca, including some located in enemy ...