. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. 156 MEXICO AXD CENTRAL AMERICA calendarial system appearing on Zapotecan monu- ments. Zapotecan Culture. In the State of Oaxaca the Zapotecan Indians attained to a high degree of civ- ilization, but a study of their culture shows they were profoundly indebted to the Mayas for many ideas. Monte Alban, the White Mountain, over- looking the modern City of Oaxaca is the principal archaeological site in point of size and may have been the ancient capital. ~ It was abandoned before the coming of the
. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. 156 MEXICO AXD CENTRAL AMERICA calendarial system appearing on Zapotecan monu- ments. Zapotecan Culture. In the State of Oaxaca the Zapotecan Indians attained to a high degree of civ- ilization, but a study of their culture shows they were profoundly indebted to the Mayas for many ideas. Monte Alban, the White Mountain, over- looking the modern City of Oaxaca is the principal archaeological site in point of size and may have been the ancient capital. ~ It was abandoned before the coming of the Spaniards, however, and Mitla appears to have taken its Fig. 52. Comparison of Mayan and Zapotecan Serpent Heads. The first two examples are from Palenque and the second two from Monte Alban. Unfortunately no extensive traditions have come down to us to help in the restoration of Zapotecan history, or in that of the neighboring Mixtecs. Al- though the art, hieroglyphic writing, and calendar system were pretty clearly derived from the Mayas, nevertheless there was time and opportunity for these to develop interesting characters of their own. It is impossible to tell from the record whether the Zapotecs ever embarked on a career of empire: the area in which the full complex of the characteristic products occurs is practically limited to the area at 1 present occupied by the tribe. It is quite possible that the Zapotecs were conquered by the Toltecs in. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Spinden, Herbert Joseph, 1879-1967. New York : American Museum of Natural History
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