Ball Court, Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
Ball Court, or Juego de Pelota, built c. 100 BC on the Main Plaza, 1 of 5 courts built at Monte Alban, ancient Zapotec capital founded 6th century BC, Oaxaca, Mexico. The game was used as a means of settling disputes, the winner being protected by the gods. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
14166267
Media ID
48657950
Size
8268px x 6201px
(22.5MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
Date
2025
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