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news Mexico News Daily 2026-04-14

Archaeologists Discover 16 Pre-Columbian Paintings in Hidalgo

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) discovered sixteen pre-Columbian cave paintings and petroglyphs at the El Venado site in Hidalgo. The artwork dates from prehistoric times to the Postclassic period, featuring images of animals, deities, and human figures.


<p>Sixteen pre-Columbian cave paintings and petroglyphs were recently discovered in an area of Hidalgo so historically significant that the Mexico-Querétaro railway route was rerouted last year to protect it.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/pre-columbian-rock-art-mexico-queretaro-train-line/">INAH finds trove of pre-Columbian rock art at El Venado archaeological site</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style=...

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