San José Mogote, Archaeological site in Guadalupe Etla, Mexico
Located in the Oaxaca Valley, San José Mogote contains multiple building structures, ceremonial areas, and residential compounds spread across 60 hectares of land.
The settlement emerged around 1500 BCE as the first permanent agricultural village in the Oaxaca Valley, preceding the rise of the Monte Albán civilization.
The site reveals early Zapotec cultural development through architectural remains, pottery fragments, and stone carvings documenting Mesoamerican writing systems from 500 BCE.
Visitors can access the archaeological remains and the Community Museum, situated in El Cacique Hacienda, 12 kilometers northwest of Oaxaca City.
Archaeological evidence from San José Mogote demonstrates the introduction of irrigation systems, including stream-fed channels and shallow wells for crop cultivation.
Location: Guadalupe Etla
GPS coordinates: 17.16750,-96.80333
Latest update: May 22, 2025 00:06
Oaxaca presents historical sites, waterfalls, and traditional villages. The region features pre-Columbian ruins, colonial monasteries, and indigenous crafts. The landscape ranges from mountain ranges to coastal areas with lagoons and beaches.
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