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Monte Alban

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July 19th 2010
OK, the ruins of Monte Alban! These ruins are near Oaxaca, and were quite cool. They were big into astronomy, and had a whole building for the priest-scientists. The steps were freaking murder! For a race of shorter people, they sure made steep stairs. ... read more

North America » Mexico

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more