A significant cultural heritage site in Mexico has suffered devastating damage as extreme weather continues to wreak havoc on ancient monuments around the world. On the night of July 29, 2024, relentless rains caused the partial collapse of a 15-meter-high (50-foot) stone pyramid at the Ihuatzio archaeological site in Michoacán, Mexico. The pyramid, one of the best-preserved relics of the Michoacán Kingdom civilization, crumbled as its south wall gave way, reducing a section of this historic structure to rubble. Ihuatzio: A Pillar of Michoacán’s History Ihuatzio, a pre-Hispanic site of great historical significance, was first occupied over 1,100 years ago by indigenous Nahuatl-speaking groups. Later, it became the political and cultural center of the P'urhépecha people, an indigenous civilization renowned for being the only empire the Aztecs could not conquer, explains a Science Alert report. The site includes two pyramids, a fortress, and tombs, offering valuable insights into the region's rich past. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAmericasAncient PlacesRead Later