During a utility maintenance project in Mexico City, workers discovered the remains of a major Aztec temple dedicated to the stars, specifically the Tzitzimime or celestial demons. The site, located in the Tlatelolco archaeological zone, features a unique circular foundation decorated with extensive obsidian mosaics that simulate a star-filled night sky.
Excavations have revealed that the temple functioned as a ritual center for astronomical observations during solar eclipses. Archaeologists found several ritual offerings, including polished obsidian mirrors and greenstone figurines, placed at the base of a central altar. The 'Temple of the Night Sky' is the first of its kind to be discovered in such a complete state, offering new perspectives on Aztec cosmology and their obsession with celestial cycles.