Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
World Heritage
Mexico
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Inhabited for 1,500 years by a variety of peoples, including the Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs, Monte Alban’s terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds were carved out of the mountain as a symbol of sacred topography. The nearby city of Oaxaca, laid out on a grid, is a prime example of town planning during the Spanish colonial period. The solidity and volume of the city’s buildings suggest they were adapted to the earthquake-prone region where these architectural gems were built.
# Town Planning
# Monte Alban Archaeological Site
# Olmec
# Zapotec
# Mixtec
# Spanish colonial period
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