The gold pendant shown here is from a Monte Alban tomb dating to the beginning of the 1400s. The pendent represents Mictllanteuhtli, the 'Lord of Death', recognizable by his fleshless jaws.

As was common in many pre-Colombian cities, Monte Alban was inhabited by more than one cultural group ... Also, don’t miss tombs 103 and 104. More info on Mexico: here.

With meticulous care the archeologist’s pick & shovel gang cleared the entrance to another old tomb. Here, atop Monte Alban which overhangs the southern Mexican city of Oaxaca, might be some ...

Founded in the 6th century B.C., Monte Albán was once a thriving Mesoamerican metropolis inhabited by the Olmecs, the Zapotec and the Mixtec civilizations. Today, it’s an Unesco World Heritage ...