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Monte Alban |
Monte Alban, an ancient city in a dramatic setting on a mountain just outside of Oaxaca. |
Astronomical calendars were important for Monte Alban's inhabitants for predicting events and deciding on auspicious dates for action. The building in the foreground was the observatory. |
Dramatic skies over Monte Alban. |
This is a ball court. Here a ritual ball game common throughout ancient Mexico was played in which a ball was bounced through hoops using the hips. The looser of the game was sacrificed. |
Human skull decorated with jade. |
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