Monte Albán - South Platform

(Local Name: Plataforma del Sur) The Plataforma del Sur (South Platform), which borders the Gran Plaza on the south side, is an enormous construction, of which only a little has been excavated. A 40 m (131 ft)-long flight of steps leads to a platform from where, particularly at sunset, there is a marvellous view of the whole complex. This is extolled as the "symphony of the steps". The remarkable Stelae 5 and 6 were found on the platform. They can now be seen in Mexico City"s National Museum of Anthropology.