A carved stela found near the Coatepec platform measures about 6 feet tall, 5 feet wide and 10 inches thick, and was placed face down with structures later built on top of it.
Notes on verification
Core facts (dimensions ~6ft x 5ft, face-down placement, later construction on top) confirmed by multiple independent outlets citing INAH. Exact 10-inch thickness figure is uncorroborated but not contradicted by any source. [tier=unverified indep_score=0.3 clusters=3 claim_tier=notable] [rescored 2026-09-15: curated origin-host map (PR #65); unclassified hosts no longer scored as aggregators]
Sources
- This Ancient Monolith That Archaeologists Unearthed in Mexico May ... (seed:history_and_archaeology)
- https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/coatepec-inah-ceremonial-plaza-stele/ (corroboration)
- https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/06/29/mexico-veracruz-archaeological-discovery-unprecedented-characteristics (corroboration)
- https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/archaeological-find-in-veracruz-settlement/ (corroboration)