Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban

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November 18th 2013

Published: March 3rd 2017

After a great exploration of the Mayan ruins, now, it is the time of the most majestic ruins of Oaxaca, Monte Alban, which means “White Mountain” it is an ancient Zapotec capital and archaeological site that dates back to the 8th century B.C. with a glorious mountain top location over the valleys of Oaxaca. This wonderful site is just a stone throw west of Oaxaca city and is a must see place ... Read Full Entry

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Marco

Travelphilosophy

I was born on September 12 1983 in an Italian town called Rimini, located in the Emilia-Romagna province along the northern east coast of the Adriatic sea. I lived there for a few years up to the age of 7 and I then moved with my family to my mother native town Brescia, where I grew up and spent my adolescence. This idea about travelling around the world came up in 2006, a bit for the curiosity to see places that I watched on TV, when I was a child, and also with the goal to change lifestyle, to face new challenges, meeting and communicate with people of different cultures and learning t... full info

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7th March 2017

Dancing Dave
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Monte Alban
Another Mayan gem in your belt Marcos. Ruins with a view...magnificent!!!

7th March 2017

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Marco

Monte Alban
Hi Dave, it is actually Zapotec ruins which is another civilization that built this wonderful place known as Monte Alban.

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