Friday, February 29, 2008

Monte Albán



The ruins of Monte Albán really were amazing to see. We went on a nice day that wasn´t too sunny or we would have roasted for sure! The ruins aren´t spectacular like those of Macchu Pichu, but they are pretty worthwhile. They overlook the city of Oaxaca, way up on a hill.

Monte Albán was an early moesoamerican city, and the Zapotec cultural, policitcal and economic center for close to a thousand years (around 500BC to 500AD). Water had to be carried up daily to the preists and higher class people who lived at this ancient site.





























Mike, resting in the shade of the ruins.

Marissa, posing on the top steps of a large staircase.

2 comments:

Loren said...

Oh No, Not the hat!

Marissa said...

Hey..I like that hat. I just lost it at the beach today...but its okat I dont need it anymore since we´re heading to colder climates.