Cuauhtemoc’s Secret
Cuauhtemoc, the last Mexica Tlahtoani (Emperor), was captured by the invading Spaniards on August 13th, 1521. Soon after, he was interrogated and tortured regarding the vast stockpiles of Mexica gold. Despite having his feet covered in oil and burned, it is said that Cuauhtemoc never revealed the location of the hidden inheritance. In a vain attempt to locate the lost treasure the Spaniards forced the surviving Mexica to drain Lake Texcoco and dismantle the city. We may now be on the verge of unlocking the mystery of the missing bounty.
In October of 2006, a giant monolith was uncovered in the heart of Mexico City. In August of 2007, it was reported that the monolith may mark the entrance to Ahuizotl’s Tomb. Ahuizotl was Cuauhtemoc’s father and the last Mexica Tlahtoani to die with the kingdom intact.
Did the Spaniards already loot the tomb or was this Cuauhtemoc’s Secret?
