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Mexico, Monte Alban, Zapotec

Monte Alban – The Encrypted City

Monte Alban was one of the most sophisticated cities of ancient Mesoamerica, but encryptions built into the fabric of the city that suggest it may have served a higher purpose…

Mesoamerica, Mexico, Monte Alban, Zapotec

Monte Alban – A Brief History

A brief look at the history of Monte Alban and how it became the Zapotec capital for over 1000 years…

Mexico, Monte Alban, Zapotec

Monte Alban – The Conquest Slabs?

Mounted into the walls of the Observatory are 40 mysterious images known as the “Conquest Slabs”. But do they actually record sacrifices rather than conquests?

Mexico, Monte Alban, Zapotec

Monte Alban – Are The Danzantes Evidence of an Epidemic?

The Danzantes of Monte Alban are a collection of 300 mysterious images of deformed or mutilated people engraved on huge stone slabs.

Mesoamerica, Mexico, Monte Alban, Zapotec

Monte Alban – Ancient Observatory

Building J is misaligned, riddled with mysterious chambers and one of the most oddly shaped building of all Mesoamerica. Was it designed to point like an arrow to the stars?

Breathing life into ancient history…

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  • History of Chicanna December 2, 2016
    The early history of Chicanna reveals a simple community steadily growing. Then it erected several incredible buildings. So who built Chicanna and why? The post History of Chicanna appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI October 1, 2016
    Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI are Mayan temples that stand together in Group C, but represent a transformation of Chicanna over the centuries. The post Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone September 29, 2016
    Chicanna Structure XX is covered with carved images and features three monster mouth entrances that combine to create an image of the Mayan universe. The post Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple July 16, 2016
    Chicanna Structure II features a fearsome monster mouth doorway that was designed to broadcast the spiritual power of this magical Mayan temple. The post Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure VI July 15, 2016
    With its carved façade and roof comb, Chicanna Structure VI appears to be a temple, but the rooms added over later centuries raise questions over its use. The post Chicanna Structure VI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure III July 13, 2016
    Chicanna Structure III spans the north side of Group A and was repeatedly developed from 640AD to 1040AD - but it is curiously different to the other structures The post Chicanna Structure III appeared first on Uncovered History.
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