Monte Alban and the Zapotec Civilization

Monte Alban was the capital city of the Zapotec Civilization, sited 1400 meters above sea level in the Valley of Oaxaca of central Mexico. The Zapotecs and their amazing city flourished between about 500 BC and 750 AD. Monte Alban is among the most intensively studied archaeological site in Mexico.

This lovely photo of Monte Alban was taken by Jory Krüspe.