Dumpster Find of 1,132 Mexican Artefacts Catalogued by Students and Returned
Over 1,100 pre-Hispanic archaeological items were rescued from a dumpster during a house clearance in Massachusetts. Matthew Pioggia recognized their historical value and brought in archaeologist Jeremy Pilver. Working with more than 40 high school students, the team cleaned and documented the pieces over nearly two years, confirming they came from southeastern Mexico. In August 2026, the collection was handed back to the Mexican Consulate in Boston.
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