monte alb the capital zapotec culture located state oaxaca mexico

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Monte AlbÃ¡n, the capital of the Zapotec culture. It is located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage.The terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial hills of Monte AlbÃ¡n were literally carved out of the mountain. They are the symbols of a sacred place. The area has been inhabited for 1,500 years by a succession of peoples, such as the Olmec, the Zapotec and the Mixtec. The historic center of the nearby city of Oaxaca â built according to a grid pattern â is a good example of Spanish colonial urban design. The strength and size of the city's buildings show that they are adapted to the earthquake-prone region in which these architectural jewels are located.