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There is nothing in Oaxaca that matches the perfection, the magnificent, the power, and greatness of the archaeological site of Monte Alban. A walk through it makes the big difference; we get the sense of beauty and perfection of its buildings and sq

  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. This archeological site was the ancient Zapotec capital and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. It was also one of the most populous cities in Mesoamerica during its peak (it had more than 25,000 inhabitants)
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. It was founded around 500 B.C. and flourished up to around A.D. 750
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. Located in the center of the Valleys of Oaxaca, Monte Alban exercised political, economic, and ideological control over the other communities of the surrounding valleys and mountains
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. The Mexican archaeologist Dr. Alfonso Caso was in charge of the first exploration and restoration of the site
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. The main attractions here are: The Great Plaza, The Ball Court, System II, TheDanzantes , Building J, Central Buildings G, H, and I, The Palace, The South Platform, System 7 Deer, and Tomb 7
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. On the hillsides that surround the Main Plaza there are tombs, burials, and diverse structures identified as residences
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. The soil still keeps many secrets of this amazing civilization; after a heavy rain, the running water discovers pieces of ceramic and idols made of clay
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. Monte Alban is located on the top of the hill of the tiger but, the nearby hills were also part of the ancient city. So, many people have found pieces in the surroundings
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. If we look at the stone bricks of the pyramids, we realize the work to carve manually each single piece of the pyramid
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. There is also a museum with many carved stones, idols, ceramic, human rests, and illustrations of this spectacular site
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. Its constrcution was based on a delicate architectural design, always looking for perfection
  • Monte Alban :: Archaeology, Oaxaca City :: archaeology. Many people have felt the sensation of embracing the clouds with just raising their arms up to sky
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