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Introduction to the archaeological ruins of Monte Albán, Oaxaca


It did have a magnificent view of the valley (See photo of the view today) although no doubt its strategic value was more significant. This large site has been studied intensely and a well-developed chronology has resulted.



Views of the Ball Court and Tomb 56


12 images


Buildings on east side of the Grand Plaza


17 images


Buildings in the center of the Grand Plaza


12 images


Building J


8 images


Building J--Reliefs


11 images


South Platform and Reliefs


11 images


System M and Danzantes Building


14 images


Reliefs of the Danzantes


40 images--page 1, page 2, page 3


System 4/Edifice K and Stele 18


13 images


North Platform


15 images


Stele 9


15 images


Museum at Monte Albán site


32 images--page 1, page 2

Index to the Images of the archaeological ruins of Monte Albán


See also this panoramic view of the site taken from the south platform; the image is on wikipedia and photographed by Hashashin.


(The famous tomb treasures of Tomb 7 are Mixtec,