The Zapotec Culture
Words: 568 1466The Zapotec civilization, a distinguished entity within the realm of Mesoamerican cultures, imprinted a profound and enduring legacy upon the geographic expanse now recognized as Oaxaca, Mexico. Flourishing from approximately 500 BCE to 900 CE, the Zapotecs cultivated a societal framework marked by its intricate architectural feats, elaborate religious ceremonials, and the early utilization of a codified script and calendrical apparatus. At the nucleus of Zapotec civilization resided the urban enclave of Monte Albán. Perched atop a rugged and mountainous […]