Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca Gallery

Detail of frieze with geometric decoration, Mitla

Palace of Columns of Mitla, frieze with geometric decoration, detail, Mexico. Mixtec civilisation, 14th Century.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, and the most important of the Zapotec culture.Mitla is a group of constructions built on the valley floor. The architecture is geared more for the comfort of the residents than for magnificence.Today the archeological consists of five groups of buildings with a fence of cactus plants surrounding much of it

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Ruined buildings at Mitla, Oaxaca (w/c)

3473915 Ruined buildings at Mitla, Oaxaca (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Watercolour of ruined buildings at Mitla, Oaxaca. View through a doorway in the Palace of the Columns, the doorway built in rubble with large jamb and lintel stones, the jamb with traces of red paint, with two decorated columns visible through the door ac); English, out of copyright

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Mexico, Mitla, meander engraved in stone

Mexico - Oaxaca State - Mitla archaeological site. Mixtec civilization, Palace of Columns. Stone frieze with geometric decoration known as greca patterns, 14th century A.D

14th Century Bc, Ancient, Ancient Art, Ancient Civilization, Antiquities, Archaeological Artefact, Art And Craft, Engraving, Full Frame, History, No People, Pattern, Stone, The Past, Tribal Art, Vertical