Zapotec Collection (#3)

Detail of La Iglesia building in Chichen Itza
Detail of La Iglesia ( The church ) building in Chichen Itza, YucatAan, Mexico.This building is part of Las Monjas ( The Nun or the The Nunnery ) complex.Image taken outdoors, daylight

Detail of Temple of the Warriors (pyramid and columns), Chichen Itza, Mexico
The Temple of the Warriors complex consists of a large stepped pyramid fronted and flanked by rows of carved columns depicting warriors. Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Detail of Temple of the Warriors (pyramid and columns), Chichen Itza, Mexico
The Temple of the Warriors complex consists of a large stepped pyramid fronted and flanked by rows of carved columns depicting warriors. Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Ruins in Chichen Itza, Mexico. Image taken outdoors, no people in the image

Image of El Castillo ruins in Tulum, Mexico
Image of El Castillo ruins in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, sunset, no people in the image

Figures on a wall in Uxmal, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Temple of the Warriors (pyramid and columns), Chichen Itza, Mexico
The Temple of the Warriors complex consists of a large stepped pyramid fronted and flanked by rows of carved columns depicting warriors. Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Pre-hispanic artifact, possibly Zapotec god
Mexico, Oaxaca, Teotitlan del Valle, Pre-hispanic artifact, possibly Zapotec god

Mitla, probably built 12th - 14th Centuries. First was Zapotec religious center
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mitla. Once Zapotec religious center, ruled by Mixtecs, before Spanish Conquista

Mexico, Oaxaca, Detail of hand-woven rug using Zapotec Indian design displayed at art gallery along the Alameda near the Iglesia de Santo Domingo and the citys historic Zocalo

Detail of a rock carving by a Zapotec artist at Monte Alban archeologic site near Oaxaca, Mexico

Benito Pablo Juarez Garcia (1806-1872) native Mexican (Zapotec Amerindian) lawyer and liberal politician who served five terms as President of Mexico 1858-1872

Mexico, Oaxaca State, carved stone stele at Monte Alban archaeological site UNESCO World Heritage Site, 6th-7th Century BC

Mexico, Oaxaca State, Building H in Gran Plaza at Monte Alban archaeological site UNESCO World Heritage Site, 6th-7th Century BC

Pottery Urn, Zapotec, Mexico, 500-800
Pottery Urn, Zapotec, Mexico AD 500-800

Urn depicting Cocijo the God of rain, terracotta 6th-9th Century A.D. Italy, Turin, Museo Civico di Numismatica Etnografia ed Arti Orientali (coins, Ethnography and Oriental Art Museum), Mexican art

Jadeite breastplate
Mexico - Olmec civilization - Breastplate

Zapotec civilization, Classic period (200-900). Anthropomorphic painted terracotta vase depicting the god of fire with
Mexico - Zapotec civilization, Classic period (200-900). Anthropomorphic painted terracotta vase depicting the god of fire with features of a monkey. Detail, the face

Polychrome ceramic funerary urn representing the god of corn, Zapotec civilization, Mexico
Zapotec civilization, Mexico. Polychrome ceramic funerary urn representing the god of maize

MEXICO. OAXACA. Monte AlbᮮFrescos in the interior
MEXICO. OAXACA. Monte Albᮮ Frescos in the interior of the grave 105. Zapotec art. Fresco

MEXICO. Mitla. Zapoteca Ruins. Religious complex. Stone mosaic. Zapotec art. Sculpture

Zapotecan urn. Zapotec art. Decorative Arts. BELGIUM. Brussels. Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Proc: AMERICA

Urn with a seated character

Xipetotec. God of goldsmiths, agriculture and spring. Sculpture found at tomb no. 109. Zapotec art. Sculpture. Proc:

Mexico / Teotihuacan
The PYRAMID OF THE SUN of TEOTIHUACAN, the largest stone pyramid of the Precolumbian period, built in 150 BC. The site shows remains of Zapotec, Mixtec and Maya origins. Date: 1982

MEXICO: MONTE ALBAN. Monte Alban in Oaxaca. Zapotec city of Monte Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico

Looking north across the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Water cistern, the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Building 5, the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Looking southwest across the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

A stela at the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Tomb at the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

The ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Looking west in the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Building 5 at the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

The ball court at the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

The Great Plaza with observatory, Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico, North America

The Great Plaza looking northwest, Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico, North America

Zapotec Manuscript
Part of the Zapotec manuscript with human and divine figures and animals in a variety of situations

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The Zapotec civilization, known for its rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels, has left an indelible mark on pre-Columbian life in Mexico. Diego Rivera's mural at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City beautifully depicts the grandeur of this ancient civilization. The Temple of Kukulkan, also called El Castillo, stands tall as a testament to their architectural prowess. The Vienna Nahua manuscript showcases the intricate artistry and storytelling skills of the Zapotec people through lithographs. A stela with a fragment of a calendar reveals their advanced understanding of timekeeping and celestial movements. Exploring Mitla takes us back in time to witness the exquisite craftsmanship displayed on vases adorned with human heads and figures with feline traits. These ceramics reflect the artistic sensibilities that were deeply ingrained in Zapotec culture. Monte Alban, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers breathtaking views from its central square and provides insights into how this civilization thrived centuries ago. The statuette of a scribe from the late Classic Period is evidence of their intellectual pursuits and dedication to record-keeping. One cannot overlook the stone idol depicting Cocijo, the Rain God - a symbol revered by the Zapotecs for fertility and agricultural abundance. This plate from Ancient Monuments of Mexico captures its magnificence perfectly. The legacy left behind by the Zapotec civilization continues to fascinate archaeologists, historians, and art enthusiasts alike. Their contributions have shaped Mexican history profoundly while leaving us captivated by their remarkable achievements across various fields such as art, architecture, astronomy, and spirituality.