Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
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Description: Inhabited over a period of 1,500 years by a succession of peoples Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs the terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds of Monte Albán were literally carved out of the mountain and are the symbols of a sacred topography. The nearby city of Oaxaca, which is built on a grid pattern, is a good example of Spanish colonial town planning. The solidity and volume of the city's buildings show that they were adapted to the earthquake-prone region in which these architectural gems were constructed.
Date inscribed: 1987.0
Area in hectares: 375
Category specified: Cultural
State: Mexico
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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