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Monte Albán Wiki

The Most Complete Resource for Monte Alban in the World

Monte Albán Wiki

The Most Complete Resource for Monte Alban in the World

The Monte Albán Wiki is a comprehensive resource on the ancient Zapotec archaeological site of Monte Albán in Oaxaca, Mexico. Here you will find detailed pages on the 22 principal structures — including the Main Plaza, Building J (Observatory), the South Platform, Building L, and the Ballcourt. Each entry provides historical context, architectural analysis, and well-sourced references drawn from recognized authorities such as INAH, UNESCO, and peer-reviewed academic publications. Our aim is to offer a reliable, accessible, and academically rigorous view of the urban center of Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important ceremonial complexes in Mesoamerica.

Monte Albán

Monte Albán

Whole Site
Tomb 56

Tomb 56

 
Stela 9

Stela 9

 
The Grand Plaza

The Grand Plaza

 
Building J

Building J

"The Observatory"
The North Platform

The North Platform

and palaces
The South Platform

The South Platform

 
Building L

Building L

 
Danzantes

Danzantes

 
Tomb 104

Tomb 104

 
The Palace

The Palace

 
Stelae 12 & 13

Stelae 12 & 13

 
System IV

System IV

 
Building P

Building P

 
System M

System M

 
Building VG

Building VG

 
Tomb 7

Tomb 7

 
Stela 18

Stela 18

 
Ballcourt

Ballcourt

 
Building H

Building H

 
Building I

Building I

 
Building G

Building G

 
The Adoratorio

The Adoratorio

 
Oaxaca Ruins Expansion

Oaxaca Ruins Expansion

Additional Wiki pages for other Oaxacan ruins