Monte Albán Wiki

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 24 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
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

 
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