Mitla, death valley. An old zapotec nekropolis close to oaxaca. Destroyed by the spanish it remains an amazing example of precolumbian architecture and represents the zapotec cultural heritage.
#oaxaca #nekropolis #zapotec #deathvalley #cityofthedead #culture #cultural #oaxaca #mexico #travelblogger #travel #archaeology #pixelfed #fediverse #mitlaDiscovery of grand Zapotec "Tomb of the Owl" - Tomb 10 Huitzo in Oaxaca, Mexico.
From "El Pais" - archive link
https://archive.is/LWaYx
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Who are the rightful #custodians of artifacts, and what is the responsibility of museums to local #communities?
The film "Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient #Zapotec People)" asks pressing questions:
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Who Are Museums Really For? And Can We Change Our Minds?
The film Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient Zapotec People) asks the questions: Who are the rightful custodians of artifacts, and what is the responsibility of museums to local communities?
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#custodians of artifacts, and what is the responsibility of museums to local
#communities?
The film "Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient
#Zapotec People)" asks pressing questions:
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Who Are Museums Really For? And Can We Change Our Minds?
The film Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient Zapotec People) asks the questions: Who are the rightful custodians of artifacts, and what is the responsibility of museums to local communities?
Hyperallergic
Ancient Zapotec Tomb Unearthed in Oaxaca, Mexico, Stuns Experts With Its Detail - GreekReporter.com
Archaeologists uncover an Ancient Zapotec Tomb, Oaxaca, revealing rare murals, rituals and burial practices dating back to 600 CE.
GreekReporter.com𝗭𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲
A stunning Zapotec tomb dating to around AD 600 has been revealed in Oaxaca—complete with an owl relief, vivid murals, and clues to elite ritual life. Why is it being called Mexico’s biggest discovery in a decade?
#AncientOrigins #AncientHistory #mesoamerica #zapotechttps://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/zapotec-tomb-discovery-00102475Zapotec Tomb Discovery Called Mexico’s Most Important Find in a Decade | Ancient Origins
Mexico has announced an exceptionally preserved AD 600 Zapotec tomb in Oaxaca, featuring an owl relief and rare murals that illuminate rituals and social hierarchy.
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