Ms Zetina said so far they had found two balconies but that they suspected there may be more.

BBC: Mexico uncovers ancient pelota courts at Tajin site

Ms Zetina's team also found traces of living quarters in the western part of the archaeological site, which could have housed large families.

BBC: Mexico uncovers ancient pelota courts at Tajin site

Guadalupe Zetina of the Tajin archaeological site said they would now proceed to excavate parts of the site to further investigate the find.

BBC: Mexico uncovers ancient pelota courts at Tajin site