Archaeology of Teotihuacan, Mexico
The excavation of
Front A of the PTQ88-89 located eight complete and incomplete graves (Graves
3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11), together with one long narrow pit (Fosa 2),
at the east side of the FSP. Among them, six graves (Graves 3, 5, 6, 7,
10, and 11) were found in grave pits made in tepetate subsoil and are considered
as parts of the FSP burial complex. (Click here for
general map)
Multile
burials (Photo) were discovered in a pair of north-south pits found on the
north and south sides of Fosa 2. Each pit contained the well-preserved remains
of nine individuals respectively designated as Graves 5 and 6. They were
unearthed with stratigraphy similar to those on the north and south sides
of the FSP. The bodies were buried homogeneously in dorsal position. Forearms
of all individuals were found behind the body crossed at the wrists or with
hands together.
Two more
burial pits were found, east of the above-mentioned pits, again symmetrically
aligned with one on each side of the long narrow pit. Referred to as Graves
10 and 11, they each contained four individuals with offerings of poorer
quality than those of previously mentioned graves. 
The positions of the individuals were also
similar to those in Graves 5, and 6, suggesting that they were likewise
victims of sacrifice.
Graves
5, 6, 10 (photo), and 11 were found intact with no evidence of reuse or
alteration. Three posterior concrete floors were recognized above them by
our extensive excavations. They included one which was laid immediately
after the grave pits were filled, serving as the first floor associated
with the FSP.
East Side Excavation movie includes stratigraphy and a multiple
burial called Grave 11
