Sunken Patio, Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico

Sunken Patio or Patio Hundido, with central altar, used by the ruling elite for religious and social ceremonies, on the North Platform, built from 200 BC, at Monte Alban, ancient Zapotec capital founded 6th century BC, Oaxaca, Mexico. The sunken patio is hidden from view from the Main Plaza and was last renovated 500-800 AD. The north platform housed the homes of the royal family and elite ceremonial area with temples and a sunken patio. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Alban Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Oaxaca Patio Pre-columbian Pre-hispanic Precolumbian Prehispanic Sunken Xoxocotlan Zapotec

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