Evidence of Aztec Presence? | Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch | Discovery

The team at Blind Frog Ranch investigates a dark soil area and uses a metal detector to search for artifacts. They discover what appear to be ancient copper beads, leading them to speculate that the Aztec may have had a presence at the site. The potential connection to the Aztec through the discovery of copper beads is a significant find, hinting at a possible link between this location and their trade routes.

Soil Analysis & Artifact Search

• 00:00:01 The team is investigating dark soil at Blind Frog Ranch, which could contain carbon from ancient fires. They use a metal detector to search for artifacts, particularly metallic objects, to determine who was present at the location and what activities they conducted. The metal detector is also capable of finding gold, but the primary focus is on finding any metallic objects to gain insight into the site's history.

Potential Aztec Presence

• 00:02:17 Copper beads were discovered at the site, which are believed to be ancient and not modern. The team considers the possibility that the Aztec were present at the location due to their known use of copper beads in trade. This discovery of copper beads at Blind Frog Ranch is unprecedented and could indicate a link to the Aztec presence and their trade networks, making this a significant find.