A new analysis of hundreds of obsidian artifacts from the Aztec Empire has revealed the vast trade networks that supplied ...

The Aztec Empire once hosted an expansive trade network that brought volcanic glass to its capital from right across ...

Researchers analyzed 788 obsidian artifacts from Tenochtitlan, revealing that the Mexica (Aztec) Empire sourced this important material from at least eight different locations, including regions ...

New research uncovers how obsidian artifacts reveal the vast trade networks of the Aztec Empire during Tenochtitlan’s early ...

A new study of Aztec obsidian artefacts has shed new light on the empire. But one object remains a mystery. Find out more.

Discover how an analysis of more than 700 objects reveals obsidian came into the Aztec capital from far and wide.

Obsidian was central to Aztec life — not just for crafting sharp tools and sacred offerings, but as a reflection of political ...

New archaeological research by Tulane University and the Proyecto Templo Mayor in Mexico reveals how obsidian—a volcanic ...

New archaeological research by Tulane University and the Proyecto Templo Mayor in Mexico reveals how obsidian – a volcanic glass used for tools and ...