A significant archaeological find has emerged in Mexico, where construction work uncovered a pyramid foundation linked to the pre-Hispanic settlement of San Miguel. This discovery occurred along the Pachuca-Uehutla highway in Hidalgo state, as reported by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
The San Miguel settlement features at least ten mounds dating back to the Epiclassic (650-950 CE) and Late Postclassic (1350-1519 CE) periods. The investigation involved drone photogrammetry and the collection of 155 samples of ceramics, charcoal, stone, and other materials, which will undergo analysis to refine historical data. Archaeologists have confirmed that these are the walls of an ancient pyramid.
To safeguard the pyramid, a protective wall measuring 43 meters in length and 11.7 meters in height has been constructed. Prior to conservation, the foundation elements were covered with geotextile, a durable synthetic fiber material used for protection.
This finding reinforces the existence of an ancient multinational entity in the Mezquital region, which has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era, approximately 14,000 years ago. In the 16th century, Augustinian monks built hermitages and monasteries in this area, underscoring its historical significance.