The Zapotec civilization (Be'ena'a (Zapotec) "The People that came from the clouds"; c. 700 BC–1521 AD) is an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of …

Oct 28, 2013 · The Zapotecs, known as the 'Cloud People', dwelt in the southern highlands of central Mesoamerica, specifically, in the Valley of Oaxaca, which they inhabited from the late …

Zapotec, Middle American Indian population living in eastern and southern Oaxaca in southern Mexico.

The Zapotec culture, one of the most influential and enduring civilizations of ancient Mesoamerica, left a significant legacy in art, architecture, religion, and social structure. Known …

Zapotec languages belong to the Otomanguean Language Family. There are probably at least nine separate, mutually unintelligible Zapotec languages: one in the central valley, one in the …

Discover the Zapotec civilization, builders of Monte Albán and Mitla, with a written language, tombs, and temples spanning over a thousand years.

Zapotec civilization A civilization and sequence of styles that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca, known for their architecture and ceramics.

Key Points The Zapotec civilization originated in the three Central Valleys of Oaxaca in the late 6th Century BCE. There are five distinct Zapotec periods, denoted Monte Albán 1–5 (after the …

Jun 25, 2025 · The Zapotec people, whose name derives from the Nahuatl word “tzapotēcah” meaning “people of the sapote tree,” have created an extraordinary cultural tapestry that …

Mar 18, 2025 · The Zapotec civilization, one of Mesoamerica’s most influential cultures, thrived in present-day Oaxaca, Mexico, from approximately 500 BCE to 1521 CE.