San José Mogote
The very old ruined site of San José Mogote lies about 10km/6mi north-west of Oaxaca on the MEX 190 to Guadalupe. Between 1150-850 bc this was the most important of the several settlements in Oaxaca Valley; it was then superseded by Monte Albán between 600 and 500 bc.
A stone and adobe building dating from the heyday of the site bears reliefs depicting a jaguar's head and vultures, the oldest stone sculptures yet found in Oaxaca.
A stone and adobe building dating from the heyday of the site bears reliefs depicting a jaguar's head and vultures, the oldest stone sculptures yet found in Oaxaca.
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Between 800-600 bc a relief slab was made, which served as the threshold of a building, depicting a naked, writhing figure, reminiscent of the later "danzantes" of Monte Albán I.
Reconstructed tombs can be seen with other exhibits in the small museum.
Reconstructed tombs can be seen with other exhibits in the small museum.
