Yagul Archaeological Zone
Yagul · Pueblo Viejo Yagul
Zapotec Postclassic 1250–1521 CE·Zapotec (Tlacolula valley)·🇲🇽 Oaxaca, Mexico
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About
About Yagul Archaeological Zone
Zapotec hill-fortress with Palace of Six Patios 10,000 m², ballcourt 70 m and fortress wall, successor to Monte Albán 1250–1400 CE, UNESCO 2010. Recorded context — Period: Zapotec Postclassic 1250–1521 CE; Culture: Zapotec (Tlacolula valley); Field status: partially excavated; Materials: limestone, adobe; Condition: ruins.
Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Zapotec (Tlacolula valley) in Oaxaca; type-site demonstrating fortified hilltop palace capital and regional exchange.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Yagul Archaeological Zone within Zapotec Postclassic 1250–1521 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Zapotec (Tlacolula valley) ceremonial center for fortified hilltop palace capital
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.750 BCE–1521 CE
- Period
- Zapotec Postclassic 1250–1521 CE
- Culture
- Zapotec (Tlacolula valley)
- Builders
- Zapotec
- Purpose
- Fortified hilltop palace capital
- Rediscovered
- 1950s Bernal
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.750 BCE–1521 CE
Yagul Archaeological Zone construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
16.9572° N · 96.4514° W · 1650 m · 2 mapped features
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