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500 BCE
San Jose Mogote becomes the capital of the Zapotec civilization.
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Period: 500 BCE to 900
The Height of The Zapotec Civilization
The Zapotec Civilization flourishes in Mesoamerica. -
Period: 500 BCE to 450 BCE
Monte Alban becomes the capital
Monte Alban becomes the capital of the Zapotec in the Oaxaca Valley of Mexico. -
Period: 150 BCE to 150
The Zapotec capital of Monte Alban is further developed
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900
The Zapotec abandon Monte Alban
The Zapotec abandon Monte Alban and establish a new center at Mitla. -
1450
The Aztecs establish a garrison at Mitla in the Oaxaca Valley.