The Sun, a British publication, has reported the discovery of a unique stone age sanctuary dedicated to the ancestors of cave dwellers. This ancient artifact was found in a secretive quarry in Mexico, where it had been preserved for over 3,000 years. Carved onto a stone tablet, it depicts a prehistoric deity associated with fertility and ancestors. The artifact had been undergoing carvings and was recently seized by Mexican authorities. Its future remains uncertain, with questions arising about whether it will be displayed in museums or kept in a private collection.

The artifact, which is believed to come from the Chalcatzingo archaeological site in Mexico, is an extremely rare specimen of prehistoric art. It served as an entrance to the impressive quarry of Chalcatzingo, depicting symbols left by the ancestors of cave dwellers. Over time, it had been broken into several pieces for easier transportation. For almost 60 years, the artifact traveled across the United States, being displayed in various galleries and public collections, including the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Finally, it was sold to a private collector before its recent return.

The quarry, known as the “Andrashirium Portal” to Mexican residents, is considered a significant symbol of Mexico’s ancient cave-dwelling civilization. Scholars have associated it with the emergence of various other arts in the region, earning it the title of “Mother Civilization.”