Worship of the God, who represents fertility and regeneration, is known to have later spread throughout Mesoamerica during Aztec times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Aztec human skull tower uncovered<\/a><\/li>
- Timeline: History of Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The INAH say the 85cm (33in) ceramic effigy of the god was found in relatively good condition, though some parts are unattached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Image captionArchaeologists believe the discoveries prove the Toltec-era temple was dedicated to the God<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n They say a right hand was hanging by his left arm, symbolising the skin of a sacrificed person hanging over him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Sculpturally it is a very beautiful piece,” leading archaeologist Noemi Castillo said in a press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It measures approximately 80cm (31in) and has a hole in the belly that was used, according to the sources, to place a green stone and ‘endow them with life’ for the ceremonies. “<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two large skulls, believed to be carved from imported volcanic stone and weighing about 200kg (440lb) each were also discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Artefacts used in Aztec rituals to go on display<\/a><\/li>
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Archaeologists from INAH believe the skulls were used as covers for holes placed in front of two sacrificial altars where they believe sacrifices to him were buried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All of the materials discovered have been sent to laboratories for official registering and further analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who was the ‘The Flayed one’?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Two large skulls, believed to be carved from imported volcanic stone and weighing about 200kg (440lb) each were also discovered. is thought to have first appeared in the pre-Aztec era and is usually depicted in sandals, a loincloth and wearing the skin of human sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The festival of Tlacaxipehualiztli, which means to wear the skin of the skinning, was dedicated to him during spring during the Aztec period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Image captionExperts identified the sculpture as Xipe T\u00f3tec – a significant God from the pre-Hispanic era<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n It involved selected captives being sacrificed, sometimes by staged gladiatorial fights, before they were skinned and hearts cut out in homage of the God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priests commemorating the festival then wore the skins during ceremonies in dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The archaeologists behind the find in Mexico believe the sculpture they found of him is the earliest ever recovered.
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- Mayan artwork discovered in Guatemalan jungle<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Timeline: History of Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n