Ndachjian-Tehuacán

Ndachjian-Tehuacán is an archaeological zone in Puebla, Mexico, dating to 500–1000 AD and built by the Popoloca people [1]. The site features a temple complex with a large pyramid and two circular altars where prisoners of war were sacrificed in gladiatorial combat to honor the god Xipe Totec, the "Flayed Lord" [1]. Excavations uncovered two large skulls carved from imported volcanic stone and the torso of a ceramic effigy depicting Xipe Totec [1]. This site provides rare evidence of Mesoamerican ritual practices involving gladiatorial sacrifice [1].