Mitla, Archaeological site in Oaxaca, Mexico
Geometric patterns made from small stones cover the walls, tombs, and panels across the complexes, demonstrating advanced engineering skills without mortar use.
The religious center flourished between 750 and 1521 CE as a Zapotec settlement, later incorporating Mixtec influences before Spanish colonization.
The name derives from Mictlan, meaning place of the dead, as nobles buried there transformed into cloud people who mediated between worlds.
Located 44 kilometers from Oaxaca City, the site includes five building groups: South, Adobe, Arroyo, Columns, and Church complexes.
The Spanish constructed San Pablo Church directly above a pre-Hispanic platform, incorporating an ancient Zapotec temple called yohopàe within its structure.
Location: Oaxaca
Part of: Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca
GPS coordinates: 16.91667,-96.40000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
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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