Monte Albán

Monte Alban originated approximately between 700 and 500 AC; however, the first settlers to the region before the Zapotecs, arrived hundreds of years before. The Great Square of Monte Alban was built on an artificial platform. To its opposite ends there are two platforms, the North and South platform. The latter being more important due to its sunk patio and stand from which it is possible to observe the whole Great Square.

Monte Alban was not only the main Zapotec city but also a burial place. The tombs on this site were decorated with paintings on its walls. The location of the city and the geometry achieved of its monumental buildings are important precedents of urbanism in Mesoamerica.