Ancient burials in Tula reveal life during Teotihuacan era
Archaeologists in Tula, Hidalgo, have uncovered ancient burials near Ignacio Zaragoza, offering insights into community life during Teotihuacan's peak. The discovery, part of INAH's rescue work along the Mexico City-Querétaro Passenger Train route, began in September 2025. A 2,400-square-meter area revealed a domestic complex with wall foundations and patio-oriented homes. Surface finds included Coyotlatelco and Mexica pottery. The burials may explain regional mourning and social organization.
Key facts
- Discovery in Tula, Hidalgo
- Near Ignacio Zaragoza community
- INAH archaeological rescue work
- Along Mexico City-Querétaro Passenger Train route
- Since September 2025
- 2,400-square-meter area studied
- Coyotlatelco and Mexica pottery found
- Wall foundations and patio-oriented homes identified
Entities
Institutions
- Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)
Locations
- Tula
- Hidalgo
- Mexico
- Ignacio Zaragoza
- Mexico City
- Querétaro