Explore the Rich Heritage of Ojuelos and Cerro de Toro artifacts with The Aztlan Artifacts Project
“Independent archival and materials analysis project documenting artifacts and symbolic imagery from the Cerro de Toro region near Ojuelos de Jalisco, Mexico.”
For more than a decade, I have documented and protected a large collection of unusual artifacts, symbols, and excavation records discovered in the hills around the valley surrounding the Cerro de Toro region near Ojuelos de Jalisco.
Since 2012, this work has grown into an independent archival and research effort involving thousands of photographs, excavation videos, laboratory reports, and comparative symbol studies. Over the years, multiple scientific tests have been conducted through respected laboratories, including radiocarbon dating studies that produced a wide range of dates associated with materials connected to several artifacts.
The purpose of this project is not to promote conclusions before proper analysis. Instead, the goal is to preserve, organize, and openly document a large body of material that deserves systematic study and long-term digital preservation.
Mechanical Book from Cerro de Toro
Mission Statement
The Aztlan Artifacts Project is an independent archival and research initiative dedicated to documenting, preserving, and scientifically studying a large collection of unusual artifacts, symbols, and excavation records originating from Cerro de Toro and surrounding hills in the valley region near Ojuelos de Jalisco.
For more than a decade, a collective of independent researchers, scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts has collaborated without institutional funding to preserve and study these materials. During this time, the project has accumulated an extensive archive consisting of over 10,000 photographs, excavation documentation, comparative symbol studies, laboratory reports, and field records contributed by multiple collaborators.
Independent scientific testing conducted to date includes approximately twenty radiocarbon dating analyses, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and preliminary materials composition studies. Early results suggest the presence of organic carbon associated with several geopolymer-based samples, requiring additional testing and comparative analysis across multiple excavation sites to better understand the variation in dating results and material composition.
Members of the research collective include contributors involved in scientific publication related to geopolymers and experimental materials research, as well as independent engineers developing data collection technologies connected to the study of these materials.The project’s primary objectives are:
- to preserve and organize the growing archive,
- to build a searchable database of symbols and glyphs,
- to conduct additional independent laboratory analysis,
- to publish raw scientific testing data openly for public review and future research,
- and to develop a moderated public discussion forum where researchers, contributors, and interested participants can exchange ideas, comparative findings, and analytical perspectives related to the archive.
The Aztlan Artifacts Project is committed to transparency, documentation, and open-access preservation as an independent research archive. As the archive and website continue to grow, new materials, testing results, comparative studies, and community discussions will be added and made publicly accessible.
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2500
Artifacts Cataloged
A comprehensive tally of artifacts meticulously documented from Ojuelos and surrounding sites.
45
Research Publications
Number of peer-reviewed studies published based on our museum’s scientific findings.
12
Active Collaborations
Current partnerships with academic institutions and cultural organizations to advance research.
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