Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Archaeological Sites in Chiapas
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
Its architecture cannot be compared with other places in Mesoamerica.
It is said that this site was built specifically as a fortress for its strategic situation was almost impregnable.
It was a fortified place with walls of 3 to 5 meters high and 2 meters thick.
Must see Buildings
Among the most importat buildings in the site are:
Guiengola
Tomb No. 1
It is located in courtyard 12 of the Guiengola Palace, a luxurious place that represents the administrative center of the Zapotec fortress. The tomb was built under a small temple, and was probably owned by Cocijoeza, the legendary pre-Hispanic Oaxacan ruler.
Tomb No. 2
Because of its location, inside the palace and under a small temple, it is assumed that it was destined to be used by the ruler of the place or by his relatives.
Location
It is located 187 km from Huatulco and 243 km from Oaxaca on federal highway 190.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
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