- Zapotec civilization - Wikipedia
The Zapotec civilization (Be'ena'a (Zapotec) "The People that came from the clouds"; c 700 BC–1521 AD) is an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica Archaeological evidence shows that their culture originated at least 2,500 years ago
- Zapotec Civilization - World History Encyclopedia
The Zapotecs, known as the 'Cloud People', dwelt in the southern highlands of central Mesoamerica, specifically, in the Valley of Oaxaca, which they inhabited from the late Preclassic period to the end of the Classic period (500 BCE - 900 CE)
- Zapotec | Mesoamerican, Oaxaca, Pre-Columbian | Britannica
Zapotec, Middle American Indian population living in eastern and southern Oaxaca in southern Mexico
- Zapotec Culture: Summary, Characteristics and Contributions
The Zapotec culture was an ancient Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico, from around 500 BCE to 900 CE They called themselves the “binni zaa”, or “people of the clouds,” as they believed their origins were celestial
- Zapotecs: culture, gods, and civilization | Culture of Oaxaca
The Zapotec culture was very important in pre-Hispanic history They managed to cultivate and trade their raw materials with other peoples, which gave them great wealth
- Zapotec Civilization Overview | Temples, Tombs, and Glyphs
Discover the Zapotec civilization, builders of Monte Albán and Mitla, with a written language, tombs, and temples spanning over a thousand years
- The Rise and Fall of the Zapotec Civilization
The Zapotec civilization, one of the most prominent pre-Columbian cultures in Mesoamerica, thrived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico The historical context of the Zapotecs provides a comprehensive understanding of their origins, cultural influences, and significant events that shaped their society
- Zapotec - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures
Zapotec languages belong to the Otomanguean Language Family There are probably at least nine separate, mutually unintelligible Zapotec languages: one in the central valley, one in the isthmus, four in the northern sierra, and three in the southern Sierra de Miahuatlán
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