Top 16 Tales of Unexpected Discoveries That'll Leave You in Awe!

15. An ancient temple is discovered after an earthquake in Mexico

Where: Morelos, Mexico Year Found: 2018 Estimated Value: Not Known Mexico experiences almost 30,000 earthquakes annually. It is among the world's most seismically active areas. These earthquakes can occasionally reveal hidden gems. When an earthquake struck the Mexican state of Morelos in 2018, archaeologists were concerned about possible damage to the Teopanzolco Pyramid.

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Ancient Temple Found in Mexico After Earthquake | @ancientorigins/Pinterest | ©Kåre Thor Olsen/Wikimedia The researchers discovered the remnants of an old temple devoted to Tlaloc, the Rain God in Aztec mythology, as they were examining these ancient structures for damage. Excavators discovered porcelain fragments and an incense burner inside the 20 by 13-foot temple, which further demonstrated that this was unquestionably a sacred building. When Tlaloc delivered rain to break a drought, he was a kind god; yet when he sent lightning and violent storms, he could be terribly cruel.