When supervising the works for an overpass of one of the main arteries of Mexico City, Chapultepec Avenue, a team from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) discovered vestiges of a pier and a canal from pre-Hispanic times, on what was the beach of a peninsula located at the foot of Cerro del Chapulín.
In the statement issued by the INAH, it is reported that the group of specialists, headed by María de Lourdes López Camacho, responsible for the Bosque, Cerro y Castillo de Chapultepec Archaeological Project, dedicated to the study and analysis of the archaeological remains of the area, identified several sections of the artificial channel, as well as a small port, where canoes must have arrived and left for Lake Texcoco.
The researcher considers this discovery a fortune in an area that has been heavily intervened since the end of the 19th century, when the Indian town of San Miguel Chapultepec disappeared, where last year vestiges of a pre-Hispanic settlement were located, adjacent to the whereabouts of the station. Chapultepec of the Metro Collective Transportation System, next to the building that the Ministry of Health occupied.
He added that the settlement, from the Late Postclassic period (1200-1521 AD), located in 2023, is in a straight line with respect to the canal. “There was a path through which the inhabitants accessed this main road; Many times, the ‘water roads’ ran parallel to the land roads.”
By the canal, referred to on the Uppsala Map (ca. 1550), where he appears with a canoe in transit, originally “a river passed through that ran on the south side of the hill and flowed into a reservoir. This stream was culturally transformed: first, into a navigable canal; at the beginning of the viceroyalty, in a pipe and, in the middle of the 18th century, in the Chapultepec aqueduct, which had 904 arches, and which went from the ‘Chapultepec pools’ to the Salto del Agua fountain,” López explained. Camacho.
For her part, the head of the excavation, Liliana Márquez Escoto, added that in the center of the exploration a concentration of botanical remains, typical of lake deposits, such as seeds, wood, gastropods and rootlets, were observed.
Likewise, the restorer of the archaeological rescue project, Norma García Huerta, recovers the shapes and reintegrates the colors of the ceramic collection obtained, of which pieces of ritual type pieces stand out and that could have been offered to this body of water in the Postclassic period. Late. Semi-complete and complete objects from the Early Colonial period (1521-1620 AD) as well as materials from the 20th century have also been located.
These findings, as well as the materials that are intervened in the Restoration Department, show the constant occupation of this space.
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**Considering the ongoing urban development in Mexico City, what specific strategies are being implemented to ensure the preservation of these newly discovered archaeological sites for future generations?**
## Unearthing Chapultepec’s Past: An Interview
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into the captivating discovery of pre-Hispanic remains unearthed during construction on Chapultepec Avenue in Mexico City. We are joined by two distinguished experts: Dr. Maria de Lourdes Lopez Camacho, lead archaeologist from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), and Dr. Liliana Márquez Escoto, head of the excavation.
**Section 1: The Discovery and its Significance**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Lopez Camacho, the discovery of a pier and canal from pre-Hispanic times is remarkable. Could you elaborate on the context and significance of this finding, particularly within the heavily intervened landscape of Chapultepec?
* **Dr. Lopez Camacho:**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Márquez Escoto, what were some of the key challenges and surprises encountered during the excavation process?
* **Dr. Márquez Escoto:**
* **Interviewer:** The Uppsala Map from the 16th century depicts a canal in this area. How does this finding align with historical records and understanding of ancient Chapultepec?
* **Dr. Lopez Camacho:**
**Section 2: Reconstructing the Past through Artifacts**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Márquez Escoto, what types of artifacts were found in association with the canal and pier, and what information do they offer about the lives of the people who used this waterway?
* **Dr. Márquez Escoto:**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Lopez Camacho, you mentioned the presence of ritual objects. Can you tell us more about these artifacts and the possible religious significance of the canal?
* **Dr. Lopez Camacho:**
* **Interviewer:** What role did the Restorative Department play in understanding the significance of these artifacts?
* **Dr. Márquez Escoto:**
**Section 3: Future implications and Ongoing Research**
* **Interviewer:** This discovery sheds light on a previously unknown aspect of Chapultepec’s history. How does this finding impact our understanding of the ancient city and its relationship with its surrounding environment?
* **Dr. Lopez Camacho:**
* **Interviewer:** What are the next steps for the research team?
* **Dr. Márquez Escoto:**
* **Interviewer:** Do you foresee any potential conflicts between archaeological preservation and urban development in this rapidly growing city?
* **Dr. Lopez Camacho:**
**Concluding Remarks:**
The discovery along Chapultepec Avenue offers a captivating glimpse into the rich and layered history of Mexico City. Through the meticulous work of the INAH team, we gain a deeper understanding of the ancient civilizations that thrived in this area and the enduring legacy they left behind. We thank Dr. Lopez Camacho and Dr. Márquez Escoto for sharing their insights with us.
**Note:** Please remember that this is a sample interview framework. Feel free to adjust the questions and format based on the specific expertise of the guests and the intended audience.
