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18 Aztec Artifacts That Made Us Say ‘Whoa’

Flipping though page after page of history books becomes mind numbingly boring after awhile. No matter what the story is behind them, those pictures of dusty artifacts just aren't interesting. Come on, it's just an old vase. Well, there's ancient artifacts and then there's ancient Aztec artifacts! The Aztecs were a powerful people that reigned over central Mexico from 1300 CE until the fall of Tenochtitlan in 1521. They had an unfailing devotion to the many gods and worshipped them through human sacrifice. And every ounce of their power, pride, and fearsomeness bursts through in their artifacts. Take a look at these ancient relics and vote up the pieces that might just haunt you when you close your eyes at night.

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  1. 1

    Tezcatlipoca, Smoking Mirror God Of Sorcery And The Night Sky, Mask

    88% upvoted
  2. 2

    Turquoise Mosiac Studded Skull

    87% upvoted
  3. 3

    Xiuhtecuhtli, God Of Fire, Turquoise Mosaic Mask

    84% upvoted
  4. 4

    Quetzalcoatl, The Feathered Serpent, Turquoise Mosaic Mask

    85% upvoted
  5. 5

    Sacrificial Knife

    84% upvoted
  6. 6

    Jaguar Cuauhxicalli, Used In Ceremonies To Hold Human Hearts

    84% upvoted
  7. 7

    Golden Serpent Lip Piercing From The Early 13th Century

    85% upvoted
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    Mictlantecuhtli, God Of Death, Statue

    85% upvoted
  9. 9

    Mictlantecuhtli, God Of Death, Vase

    84% upvoted
  10. 10

    Xochipilli, Prince Of Flowers, God Of Art, Summer, Dance, And Song, Statue

    83% upvoted