Quest to Uncover Secrets of Moctezuma II's Ancient Zoo in Mexico City
Archaeologists are seeking to uncover the secrets of Moctezuma II's private zoo, a 'vivarium' known as Totocalli in ancient Tenochtitlan. This precursor to modern zoos housed diverse species from across the Aztec empire, predating Mexico City's Chapultepec Zoo by centuries.
<p>Over 400 years before the Chapultepec Zoo opened in Mexico City, an ancient version existed in Tenochtitlán, belonging to Mexica emperor Moctezuma II.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/the-quest-to-discover-the-secrets-of-moctezumas-private-zoo/">The quest to discover the secrets of Moctezuma’s private zoo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moctezuma II was a sensitive ruler....