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.

One of the museum's real gems is the "Treasure of Tomb 7," a cache of delicate gold jewelry ... visit the Mexican Secretary of Culture's website. Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour (532 reviews ...