In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered the first known temple of the “Flayed Lord” a pre-Hispanic fertility god depicted as a skinned human corpse. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPTwo skull-like stone carvings and a stone trunk depicting the god Xipe Totec were found. The stone trunk depiction Xipe Totec has an extra hand dangling off one arm, suggesting the god was wearing the skin of a sacrificial victim. However, this is the first discovery of a temple directly associated with the cult of Xipe Totec, according to INAH. In another project, an ancient mask depicting a 7th-century Maya king was discovered in southern Mexico.

Source: Fox News January 03, 2019 17:23 UTC