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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,