MONTE ALBAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE IN OAXACA June 26
Monte Alban is a large Pre-Columbian Archaeological site in the southern Mexican State of Oaxaca. Monte Alban was a sacred City in Prehistoric times and the religious center of the Zapotec culture, which flourished 2000 years ago. The remarkable central Plaza, the ball court, and many of the tombs, are open to the public. It is an amazing complex situated on a levelled mountain top. Monte Alban is the work of men who knew their architectural business consummately well. The best time to appreciate the spectacular beauty of the buildings in the changing light is either early in the morning or at sunset.
The monumental center of Monte Alban is the Main Plaza ,which measures approximately 300 meters by 200 meters . The site´s main civic ceremonial and elite- residential structures are located around it or in its immediate vicinity.
Los Danzantes is one of the oldest structures. It’s so named (The Dancer´s) because of the presence of a number of engraved stones depicting what were initially considered to be dancers. A small museum is also located here, displaying some of the artifacts found in the excavations. Several vendors sell replicas of many of the items and other locally produced artifacts.
The archaeological zone is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00 pm. A permit is required it you want to use tripod to take photographs at the archaeological site. In order to enjoy the tour of the ruins, comfortable walking shoes are needed. 
