Archaeology

The two main cultures that made up the prehispanic culture of Oaxaca are the Mixtec and Zapotec, both had a strong presence in Monte Albán. Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital was the most important center for economics and politics in the Central Valleys and is the tourist symbol for Oaxaca.

In 1932, the Mexican archaeologist, Alfonso Caso, discovered a tomb which he named Tomb 7, finding one of the most extraordinary archaeological treasures of the country