| Monte Alban |
Monte Alban is an archaeological site consists of the remains of the ancient Zapotec
civilization. We walked from our hotel to the bus terminalHotel Meson del Angel then took
a half-our ride to Monte Alban.
civilization. We walked from our hotel to the bus terminalHotel Meson del Angel then took
a half-our ride to Monte Alban.
Monte Alban is located on a hill containing extensive ruins of pyramids, ball courts, tombs,
temples, etc. built before 1,000AD. Monte Alban was an important social and religious
center; unfortunately time has taken its toll. Below are photos showing part of what we saw.
temples, etc. built before 1,000AD. Monte Alban was an important social and religious
center; unfortunately time has taken its toll. Below are photos showing part of what we saw.
The remains of temple platforms and/or small pyramids, Monte Alban near Oaxaca, Mexico.
Probable temple platforms, Monte Alban, Mexico
This is called "the ball court". Was it?
Temple remains, Monte Alban.
We admired the simplicity of this elevator for the
physically handicapped. It consists of an open
platform with a low railing, hoisted by an
electrically operated winch.
physically handicapped. It consists of an open
platform with a low railing, hoisted by an
electrically operated winch.
Two gringos enjoying the scenery at Monte Alban.