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A Mexico pyramid is being excavated by archaeoloigists after a secret Aztec temple was found nestled inside the walls of the giant struture.

Incredibly, the amazing find was only unearthed after the earthquake which struck Mexico in 2017 damaged the pyramid in Morelos state, 43 miles south of Mexico City.

The ancient shrine predates the 13th century Teopanzolco pyramid by several hundred years, say archaeologists.

It was only discovered when scientists from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) used a radar to check for structural damage to the pyramid.

Archaeologists believe the temple dates back to 1150 and was built was by the Tlahuica people who were Aztecs living in central Mexico

The temple is dedicated to Tláloc, the Aztec rain god.