Huijazoo Attractions 
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North-west from San José Mogote along the MEX 190 is the small town of Huijazoo. Shortly behind the town a turning to the left leads over railway lines to the excavation site of Huijazoo (Náhuatl: "in the war fortress") where nine tombs were discovered.
The most remarkable of these tombs is Tomb 5 which lies beneath a pyramid not yet examined. A serpent mask forms the entrance to this tomb, whose interior is furnished with sculptured columns and coloured murals. It is thought that these frescos, which depict rulers or priests, date from the 8th to 10th c. ad and are of Zapotec origin. The architecture and painting are unique for this part of the country.
The ruins are temporarily closed to visitors.
The most remarkable of these tombs is Tomb 5 which lies beneath a pyramid not yet examined. A serpent mask forms the entrance to this tomb, whose interior is furnished with sculptured columns and coloured murals. It is thought that these frescos, which depict rulers or priests, date from the 8th to 10th c. ad and are of Zapotec origin. The architecture and painting are unique for this part of the country.
The ruins are temporarily closed to visitors.
