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Monte Alban, an ancient city in a dramatic setting on a mountain just
outside of Oaxaca. |
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| 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. |
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| Dramatic skies over Monte Alban. |
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| 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. |
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Human skull decorated with jade. |