Monte Albán Archive

Why Do Some Cities Only Last A Century While Others Prosper For A Thousand Years Or More?

AncientPages.com | March 6, 2023

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Some cities only last a century or two, while others last for a thousand years or more. Often, there aren't clear records left

The Main Plaza at the center of Monte Albán. Credit: Linda Nicholas, Field Museum

Archaeology

Ancient Mexican City Endured For Centuries Without Extremes In Wealth And Power

AncientPages.com | March 8, 2022

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Location, location, location—it's the first rule of real estate. For a long time, it's been widely assumed that being close to resources drives

Archaeology

Hidden Structure Detected In Monte Albán, Ancient Metropolis Of Mexican Zapotec Culture

AncientPages.com | December 3, 2020

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Not all treasures of Mexico can be found on the surface of this very old country, rich in culture, traditions, and history that

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