Yagul

Yagul

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name = Yagul
iucn_category = III
nrhp_type = hd


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location = Oaxaca, Mexico
nearest_city = Tlacolula de Matamoros
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long_direction = W
area = convert|1076|ha|acre|1|lk=on
established = May 24, 1999
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governing_body = Comision Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP)

Yagul (from Zapotec "Ya-gule" meaning dry tree or stick) is an archaeological site and former city-state associated with the Zapotec civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. The site is listed as one of the country's four Natural Monuments.

Despite the fact that the ruins we see today date to the zenith of Yagul (750-1500 CE), vestiges of human habitation in the area, namely cliff paintings at Caballito Blanco, date to at least 3000 BCE. After the abandonment of Monte Albán about 800 CE, the region's inhabitants established themselves in various small centers such as Lambityeco, Mitla and Yagul.

Location

The site is situated on a volcanic outcrop surrounded by fertile alluvial land. The Salado river flows to the south of the site. [Winter 1998, p.119.]

ite description

The site is set around a hill, and can be divided into three principle areas.

Fort

Situated atop the hill and protected by natural and artificial walls, it has an excellent vantage point over the whole Tlacolula Valley.

Common Living Area

Situated around the hill, this area is not well known to modern archeology.

Ceremonial Center

The ceremonial areas compose the vast majority of what has been excavated, and what can be seen today. Some of the structures in this area are:

* Ball Court - Considered one of the best preserved ball courts in Oaxaca.

* Council Chamber - Likely the area where the leaders of Yagul met.

Notes

References

*Winter, Marcus (1998) "Oaxaca: The archaeological record", Minutiae Mexicana, Mexico. ISBN 968-7074-31-0.


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