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Museo Nacional de Antropología

The Museo Nacional de Antropología, located in Mexico City, is one of the world’s most important museums dedicated to anthropology and archaeology. It showcases Mexico's rich cultural history, featuring artifacts from ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Mayans. The museum's impressive collections include tools, pottery, and perhaps its most famous exhibit, the Aztec Calendar Stone. Designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, the modern building also houses exhibitions on indigenous cultures and contemporary social issues. It's a vital resource for understanding Mexico's diverse heritage and the evolution of its societies over millennia.