It's so cool to learn about our own city's history! Did you know the motifs carved on the stone correspond to different eras of the universe according to the Aztecs? Each sun was ruled by a different deity and ended in a cataclysm. The current sun, which is the fifth, is supposed to end by earthquakes. Spooky, right?

Oh yeah, the Sun Stone is a point of pride for us here in CDMX. Remember reading once that it was also an astronomical tool of some sort, but I might be mixing up my facts. Either way, it's a must-see for both locals and tourists!

Lol, everyone knows it's a calendar. It's gotta be. They just wanna make it sound cooler than it is. Aliens probably made it anyway.

While the general consensus is as you said, some scholars still debate its exact use. The gladiatorial theory is solid, but it's always worth noting that without written records to 100% confirm, there's always a door open for new interpretations.

Isn't it just the best??? 😍 I try to visit at least once a year. It's like you can feel the power of the Aztec empire standing right there in front of it!

Saw it the last time I was at the museum, it's huge! Hard to imagine it was buried and then just found while digging. Makes me wonder what else is beneath our feet 🤔

Great find! Many people confuse it with a calendar because of the sun stone's design elements traditionally associated with the Aztec calendar. However, it's definitely more of a symbolic artifact rather than a functional piece. If your interest in pre-Columbian history has been piqued, be sure to also check out the Templo Mayor museum right here in the city.

Always fascinating to learn more about the Aztec civilization! I think it reflects how complex their system of beliefs and rituals were. The craftsmanship on the stone is incredible, too. It's mind-blowing when you stand in front of it and realize how much effort must've gone into it without the tools we have today.