French: Centre historique de Oaxaca et zone archéologique de Monte Alban
The Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán is a World Heritage site in Mexico defined by the UNESCO in 1987 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 760 (387, 318) in our monthly survey..
"Inhabited over a period of 1,500 years by a succession of peoples – Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs – the terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds of Monte Albán were literally carved out of the mountain and are the symbols of a sacred topography. The nearby city of Oaxaca, which is built on a grid pattern, is a good example of Spanish colonial town planning. The solidity and volume of the city's buildings show that they were adapted to the earthquake-prone region in which these architectural gems were constructed."
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