During roadworks in the Sierra-Alto region of Hidalgo state, located north of Mexico City, a structure identified as the foundation of a pre-Columbian pyramid was discovered. This was reported by Newsweek, citing officials from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
The structure was found in June of this year while constructing a new lane on Mexican Federal Highway 105. It is part of the pre-Columbian settlement of San Miguel, which is listed in the INAH archaeological monuments registry.
The site consists of five sectors and at least ten archaeological mounds. The structure predates the arrival of European colonizers in the region in the early 16th century.
After the completion of the research, the pyramid foundation was buried and covered with protective geotextile material to prevent further damage.
