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More model informationThe site of Templo Mayor in Mexico city is a unique cross section of Mexico’s long and diverse heritage. Rediscovered in only 1978, the ongoing excavation stands in stark contrast to the modern skyscrapers and baroque cathedrals that surround it.
Although many of the more sensitive artifacts recovered from the site have been removed to the associated museum, the majority of the site remains uncovered and exposed to the elements. As a result of heavy air pollution, acid rain often falls on Mexico City and has irreversibly damaged the sensitive stone artifacts already. Of special concern are nine carved serpent heads and two carved frog figurines that remain in situ and feature original pigmentation, one of which you can explore here
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