Archaeologists uncover 1,400-year-old ceremonial platform in Veracruz, Mexico

Archaeologists excavating in the Mexican state of Veracruz have uncovered the remains of a civilisation that dominated the area at least 1,400 years ago. The most striking find is a monumental ceremonial platform described as unique on a regional scale. The discovery sheds new light on the pre-Columbian cultures that flourished in this part of Mexico.