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All are believed to originate from Mexico and Central America. Many believe these skulls were carved thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago by an ancient Mesoamerican civilization.

Its base has yet to be uncovered, and it is thought many more skulls will be found. They are believed to form part of the Huey Tzompantli, a skull rack some 60 metres (200ft) in diameter which ...