Mastodawn

Church build by the spanish over the previously destroyed nekropolis of #mitla.

#nekropolis #spanish #zapotec #valleyofthedeath #cityofthedeath #church #cactus #desert #mountains #travel #travelblogger #photography #photoblogger #pixelfed #fediverse

Josh Apr 4

Inside the Mitla Nekropolis.

#Mitla #Oaxaca #Mexico #Nekropolis #Valleyofthedead #cityofthedead #travel #travelblogger #blog #photography #ancient #zapotec #pixelfed #fediverse

Josh Apr 3

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 #mitla

Infrogmation Feb 24

Discovery of grand Zapotec "Tomb of the Owl" - Tomb 10 Huitzo in Oaxaca, Mexico.

From "El Pais" - archive link

https://archive.is/LWaYx

#Mesoamerica #Zapotec #Archaeology #Oaxaca

Jens Notroff Jan 31

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:

🏺🎬 https://hyperallergic.com/jorge-angel-perez-binnigulasa-ancient-zapotec-people-film by @hragv for @[email protected]

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

Jens Notroff Jan 31

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: 🏺🎬 hyperallergic.com/jorge-angel-... by @[email protected] for @[email protected]

Who Are Museums Really For? An...

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

Nikolas Kozloff has moved Jan 27

Time for #Zapotec #owl #temple

https://greekreporter.com/2026/01/27/ancient-zapotec-tomb-oaxaca-mexico/ #archaeology

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.com

Ancient Origins Jan 26

𝗭𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰 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 #zapotec
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/zapotec-tomb-discovery-00102475

Zapotec 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.

Ancient Origins Reconstructing the story of humanity's past

Infrogmation Jan 26

Intact 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb found in Oaxaca, Mexico

With some great pix, via ArtDaily:

https://artdaily.com/news/190398/A-window-into-ancient-Oaxaca--Mexico-unveils-a-remarkably-preserved-Zapotec-tomb

#Archaeology #Mesoamerica #Zapotec #Oaxaca