<description>&lt;p&gt;Discovered in 2006 at the foot of the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, this 12-ton stone slab is the largest Aztec monolith ever unearthed.  It depicts the Aztec earth goddess Tlaltecuhtli in a fearsome pose, symbolizing the cycle of destruction and rebirth.  The monolith is dated to approximately 1502 AD, coinciding with the death of the emperor Ahuitzotl. But where is the heart?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

James True Live

James True

1059 - The Missing Heartstone of America

APR 8, 202649 MIN
James True Live

1059 - The Missing Heartstone of America

APR 8, 202649 MIN

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<p>Discovered in 2006 at the foot of the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, this 12-ton stone slab is the largest Aztec monolith ever unearthed. It depicts the Aztec earth goddess Tlaltecuhtli in a fearsome pose, symbolizing the cycle of destruction and rebirth. The monolith is dated to approximately 1502 AD, coinciding with the death of the emperor Ahuitzotl. But where is the heart?</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe</a>