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What is the significance of the large quantities of liquid mercury and mica discovered in the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and what does this finding suggest about the temple's function?

In 2015, researchers discovered large quantities of liquid mercury within hidden chambers of Mexico's Temple of Quetzalcoatl, sparking speculation about its purpose. The mercury, found alongside mica sheets, is exceptionally rare in Mesoamerican sites, suggesting a unique application beyond typical rituals. This discovery, recently revived online, challenges conventional understandings of the temple's function.