Wall of Skulls from Tecoaque

Recovered from Tecoaque in 1993, this Wall of Skulls is a testament to the fierce resistance during the battle of Tenochtitlan in 1521. Crafted by indigenous defenders, it incorporates the skulls of defeated Spaniards and their indigenous allies. This structure symbolizes the intense conflict and cultural clash of the era, reflecting the indigenous peoples’ determination to protect their land and way of life against European conquest.