Monte Albán - Mound M

(Local Name: Monticulo M) Monticulo M (Mound M) is located in the south-west corner of the Gran Plaza. A square site, it comprises two buildings separated by a patio with a small altar. A traditional central flight of steps leads via two floors with four slanting walls to the upper platform where the remains of four columns, which once formed part of the temple"s façade, can be seen. The building in front was constructed during period III to correct the symmetry. On the north side of the main construction stand reproductions of stelae 12 and 13. The originals are in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. They are covered with number glyphs and are evidently associated with the adjoining Palazio de los Danzantes (Building of the Dancers).