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Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán Municipality in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca (17.043° N, 96.767°W).
Monte Albán is one of the most important archaeological zones in Mesoamerica. An ancient Zapotec metropolis, the site was founded in the sixth century BCE overlooking the city of Oaxaca and functioned as their capital between 500 BCE and 800 CE.
Monte Albán is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Mesoamerica, located in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Billed as one of the earliest major urban centers in the Americas, Monte Albán has long captivated archaeologists, historians, and tourists alike.
Monte Albán, site of ruins of an ancient centre of Zapotec and Mixtec culture, located in what is now Oaxaca state, Mexico. The initial construction at the site has been placed at circa 8th century bce.
10 lis 2019 · One of the most well-studied archaeological sites in the Americas, Monte Alban was the capital of the Zapotec culture from 500 B.C.E. to 700 C.E., reaching a peak population of over 16,500 between 300–500 C.E.
Using ground-penetrating radar, gradiometry, and electrical resistance, we carried out a systematic survey of the site's Main Plaza to identify buried prehispanic features that might shed light on Monte Albán's early history.
15 maj 2024 · Monte Alban is a prominent archaeological site in Mexico, known for its ancient Zapotec ruins and significant role in Mesoamerican history. This pre-Columbian city served as a key cultural and political center and offered visitors a fascinating insight into early civilization in the region.
