Archaeologists Seek to Uncover Secrets of Moctezuma II's Ancient Zoo in Tenochtitlán

Over 400 years before Mexico City's Chapultepec Zoo, Emperor Moctezuma II maintained a private zoo in Tenochtitlán. Researchers are now embarking on a quest to discover the secrets and details of this ancient Mexica menagerie.

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The quest to discover the secrets of Moctezuma’s private zoo

Over 400 years before the Chapultepec Zoo opened in Mexico City, an ancient version existed in Tenochtitlán, belonging to Mexica emperor Moctezuma II. The post The quest to discover the secrets of Moctezuma’s private zoo appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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