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Today in History: Aztec Sun Stone Unearthed in Mexico City
12/17/2025
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- On December 17, 1790, workers rediscovered the Aztec sun stone while repairing the Mexico City Cathedral. This iconic sculpture, measuring 3.6 meters in diameter and weighing nearly 25 tons, had been buried in the Zócalo after the Spanish conquest. Its rediscovery marked a significant moment in the appreciation of Mexica heritage.
