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Rediscovery in the Zócalo
- When
- 17 December 1790
- Where
- El Zócalo
Architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro reported the finding of the sun stone on 17 December 1790 during paving repairs in Mexico City.
The stone was discovered half a yard deep, 80 yards west of the Royal Palace's second door and 37 yards north of the Portal of Flowers. This occurred during new paving work in the main square, marking its return after centuries of burial.
Sources
- Aztec sun stone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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