Some barrios at Monte Alban were residences for foreign merchants and elite from places such as Teotihucan. The stone slab seen on the right is a stelae which is inscribed with glyphs and a bar dot ...

Stelae carved with sacrificed captives are also an impressive sight. For many travelers, visiting Monte Alban is the highlight of their Oaxaca trip. For travelers short on time, a half-day visit ...

Monte Alban is located in the present state of Oaxaca, Mexico, just outside of Oaxaca City. Monte Alban emerged as the center of political authority in the Valley of Oaxaca around 400 B.C., because it ...