In places like Tultepec , archaeologists discovered man-made traps (large pits) used to drive mammoths into mud where they could be safely dispatched. Key Megafauna of Prehistoric Mexico
During the Prehistoric era (specifically the , roughly 15,000 to 10,000 years ago), the territory of modern-day Mexico was a vital corridor for megafauna hunters . These early nomadic groups, often called Paleo-Indians , relied on complex strategies and specialized stone tools to survive alongside giant beasts. The Hunters and Their World In places like Tultepec , archaeologists discovered man-made
The diverse landscape—from the grasslands of the north to the tropical basins—supported a massive variety of animals: Prehistoric Mexico: Mesoamerica before the Olmecs The Hunters and Their World The diverse landscape—from
These were small nomadic bands (20–100 people) who moved constantly to track animal migrations. In places like Tultepec
They used sophisticated stone projectile points (such as Clovis points ) and possibly pikes fixed into the ground to withstand the charge of massive animals.