Monte Alban. Oaxaca

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. 

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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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