“Gateway to the Underworld” is an artifact belonging to which country?

“Gateway to the Underworld” is an artifact belonging to which country?

A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Mexico
D. USA

“Gateway to the Underworld” is an artifact belonging to which country?

The ancient Olmec artifact known as “Gateway to the Underworld” has been returned to Mexico from the US five decades after it was stolen. The piece, officially known as Monument 9 of Chalcatzingo, is considered Mexico’s most sought-after piece from the ancient Olmec civilization.

A prized artifact sometimes referred to as ‘the gateway to the underworld’ is headed back to its home in Mexico. The volcanic stone structure is considered the most important piece from the Olmec civilization.

The “Gateway to the Underworld” is an artifact associated with the ancient city of Hierapolis, located in present-day Turkey. It is also known as the “Pluto’s Gate” or “Gate to Hell.” This archaeological site contains ruins of a temple complex dedicated to Pluto, the Greek god of the underworld. The “Gateway to the Underworld” was believed to be a portal to the realm of Hades due to its unusual natural phenomena, including toxic gases emanating from the ground.

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