The United States will return an ancient monstruo de la tierra ("Earth monster") statue to Mexico. The one-ton artifact dates from 800 to 400 BCE and belongs to the Olmec Civilization, an early ...

Originally stolen sometime in the early 20th century, a "portal to the underworld" depicting the Olmec jaguar god Tepeyollotlicuhti returned to its Mexican home in May of 2023. Because the looters ...

The examination of an ancient “portal to the underworld” that has perplexed archaeologists has finally ended, officials say. The Mexican artifact, called the Olmec Cave Mask, was stolen from the ...

A highly sought-after ancient artifact from Mexico, which was kept under wraps in Denver after being found in a private Colorado art collection, has finally been returned to its home country more than ...

A mysterious ancient stone carving known as Monument 13 depicts a bearded man that defies everything we know about Olmec civilization. This figure possesses features and attire that appear entirely ...

After more than a century of displacement, the priceless“Portal to the Underworld” artifact has finally made its way back to Mexico. The “Olmec Cave Mask,” a 2,700-year-old statue depicting the jaguar ...

This summer and fall, Naperville is shining a spotlight on Latin American culture. And at the crux of celebration is a pair of hand-painted colossal heads. Over the next few months, Naperville will be ...

After vanishing from an archaeological site in Mexico more than half a century ago, the disappearance of the Portal al inframundo is one shrouded in mystery. After reappearing thousands of miles away ...

A field worker in Mexico found a carving from a 2,000-year-old civilization, a stone knife and two other artifacts, city officials said. Photo from the Coscomatepec City Council While working in a ...

A prized artifact sometimes referred to as ‘the gateway to the underworld’ is headed back to its home in Mexico. The volcanic stone structure is considered the most important piece from the Olmec ...

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