Monte Alban was constructed by the Zapotecans around 500BC. It is situated on the top of a hill, the summit of which was leveled off, some 2000 metres above sea level.
| The Gran Plaza.
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| The Observatory at Monte Alban with the
North Platform to the left
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| Los Danzantes. These Zapotec glyphs allegedly show
early investigations into anatomy.
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