Ancient Home Found in Veracruz: Evidence of Elite Life in Pre-Hispanic Mexico

A pre-Hispanic home built with monolithic stone has been discovered in the Morgadal ejido in Veracruz, Mexico. The discovery was made during salvage archaeological work linked to the construction of the state headquarters of the Benito Juárez García University for Well-being (UBBJ). The findings suggest the home belonged to an elite family, dating back to the late Epiclassic and early Postclassic periods (850-1200 AD). The monolithic stone construction demonstrates a sophisticated building technique, likely employed to prevent flooding caused by medieval climate change. Excavations also yielded obsidian artifacts, indicating a connection to the Sierra de las Navajas in Hidalgo.