The Western Hemisphere. General term for the Americas following their discovery by Europeans, thus setting them in contradistinction to the Old World of Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Aztec Ruler's Tomb Found Under México City (August 9, 2007)
June 11, 2008—The remains of a palace thought to have been used by the emperor Moctezuma (also called Montezuma) have been unearthed in México City, archaeologists say.
I wouldn't be surprised. Having been to Mexico City many times back in my other life in the 60s, it's an Archaeologist's dream. You can't put a pick or shovel in the ground anywhere without uncovering some kind of artifact. I think it's a law that if you're going to build anything that requires digging (and what doesn't) you have to have an archaeologist on hand.
Thanks, Beags. It's short allright. Short on details... I didn't get the impression this discovery had yet led to some new insight or so. But of course there's still years of work ahead.
