Definition: The Oaxaca valley is a large y-shaped valley in Oaxaca state of central Mexico, and it was the home of the Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations.
The valley is one of the most extensively investigated places in the world, with several extremely influential studies by scholars such as Kent Flannery and Gary Feinman. Several of the ancient sites are open to visitors, including the amazing Monte Albán.
The valley is one of the most extensively investigated places in the world, with several extremely influential studies by scholars such as Kent Flannery and Gary Feinman. Several of the ancient sites are open to visitors, including the amazing Monte Albán.
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A brief bibliography on the Oaxaca Valley has been created for this project.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Pronunciation: Wah-HAH-kah
