Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Monte Albán
Oaxaca, Mexico
Monte Albán is an ancient Zapotec city founded around 500 BCE and located on a flattened hilltop in Oaxaca, Mexico, strategically overlooking the valleys. Its layout, featuring temples and terraces, is aligned with celestial events, reflecting the advanced astronomical knowledge of its builders.
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- Sep–Nov
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