Permineralized root evidence suggests prolonged burial at find site. Artifacts contain paramineralized roots—root structures that began to fossilize from the inside out after invading every nook and cranny of the pieces Permineralization is the process by which most formerly living things begin to fossilize, with speed varying drastically based on environmental conditions Roots near hot springs or areas with high mineral concentrations in water will quickly mineralize after plant death

The Atzlan artifacts contain paramineralized roots—structures that began fossilizing from the inside out after infiltrating every crevice of the pieces. Their presence confirms significant time underground. Video evidence shows pieces being extracted from Cerro del Toro in Jalisco, Mexico, where no formal archaeological investigation has been conducted.

Key Facts

  • Artifacts contain paramineralized roots—root structures that began to fossilize from the inside out after invading every nook and cranny of the pieces
  • Permineralization is the process by which most formerly living things begin to fossilize, with speed varying drastically based on environmental conditions
  • Roots near hot springs or areas with high mineral concentrations in water will quickly mineralize after plant death
  • The presence of mineralized roots indicates the artifacts were in the ground for a significant period of time
  • Photographic and video evidence shows pieces being pulled from the ground at Cerro del Toro, Jalisco, Mexico
  • No formal archaeological investigation has been conducted at the site
  • The site is claimed to be a cache where artifacts were hidden from the Spanish approximately 500 years ago