The majestic pyramids and temples of the ancient Zapotec kingdom of Monte Alban sit spectacularly atop a hill in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca. More than 1,000 years ago, Monte Alban was the ...

If you love the romance of ruined cities, you’ve likely heard of the great Mayan sites like Tulum, Chichen Itza or the Aztec Teotihuacan. But Monte Alban? Not so much. Yet it’s one of Mexico’s most ...

MONTE ALBAN, Mexico — What’s daunting about visiting Mexico’s many archaeological wonders is standing at the foot of a multi-tiered temple — and realizing you must climb to the top with the rest of ...

Mexico is rich in history, brimming with tales dating back centuries. From the grand temples of ancient civilizations to the architectural marvels of colonial times, each site tells a unique story of ...

At its peak Monte Albán was home to 17,000 people, despite a lack of water supplies or fertile land Greater equality than that experienced in other Mesoamerican cities may have been key to the ...

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Beauty of Mexico shouldn't be overlooked because of violence, author argues The country's distinctive regional cuisine and ancient past are undeniably alluring For otherworldly relaxation, underground ...