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EXPLORING OAXACA

Yagul Guide
by Ron Mader

OAXACA WIKISPACE
MEXICO FORUM

MEXICO -- The archaeological site of Yagul boasts the largest ball court found in the Oaxaca Valley

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Located near neary Mitla, the site is located on a beautiful hillside. See if you can spot the petroglyph markings on the cliffs as you approach the site.

ARCHAEOLOGY

Archaeologists suggest that Yagul was settled by the Zapotecs during the beginning of the Monte Albán (500 AD). It flourished as an urban center after Monte Albán was abandoned (800 AD).

LANGUAGE

Yagul means old tree in the Zapotec language.


VISITING?

LOCATION -- Yagul is 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Oaxaca City.

Travel!

TRANSPORTATION --

ACCESS - The site is administered by INAH and is open daily from 10am-5pm.


AUTHOR

Ron Mader is the Latin America correspondent for Transitions Abroad and host of the award-winning Planeta.com website.


REFERENCES

g Archaeology Guide
b Archaeological Resources in Mexico: Oaxaca - Nelly Robles
b Yagul - INAH
b Yagul, Mitla y El Tule esperan título como Patrimonio de la Humanidad - Noticias

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b Yagul
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b Zapotec civilization
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