Mitla Oaxaca Ruins
Mitla's archeological site consists of 5 areas of construction, the oldest of which is believed to date from between 450 and 700 A.C.
In Mitla we see a strong influence of the Mixtecas on the Zapotec architecture of the area. The low stepped structures of Mitla are decorated with a variety of geometric designs, and it is thought that the zone was constructed in two different periods.
Column Complex
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Tomb entrance
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| Best preserved of the buildings is the Column Complex just south of the Church. Monolithic columns supported the roof structure, and in this area one can enter subterranean chambers, tombs that were discovered in 1901 and that date from Oaxaca's post-classic period. |
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