Mexico's Lost Treasure of La Noche Triste Stuff
go to original September 18, 2014

From lost jewels in decades past to mysterious skulls that may explain the origins of man, we count 15 of the rarest treasures you may or may not still be able to find in the world to this day. (Danger Dolan)

In late June 1520, the Aztecs finally had enough of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish conquistadores.

As the indigenous army drove their Spanish conquerers out of the capital city of Tenochitlan, Cortes commanded his men to gather as much gold and treasure as they could, stuff it in their armor and bolt for their ships.

There were two big problems though: Tenochitlan was in the middle of a lake, and gold is really heavy. This made it easier for the Aztecs to throw the Spanish over causeways and bridges, then drown beneath the weight of armor and gold.

The events of "La Noche Triste" (The Sad Night) submerged a massive amount of Aztec treasure in the waters around Tenochitlan, but Mexico City now sits on top of the dried basin.

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