book chapter

Appendix IX: Test excavations at Terrace 1227

Monte Albán: settlement patterns at the ancient Zapotec capital, by Richard E. Blanton • New York • Published In 1978 • Pages: 403-414

By: Kuttruff , Carl, Autry, William O..

Abstract

Test excavations at Terrace 1227 at the site of Monte Albán reveal a lengthy occupation of the area from the Monte Albán I through Monte Albán V periods. These excavations also exposed a Monte Albán II tomb and a Monte Albán V bell shaped pit. These cultural features are described in this article following a discussion of the stratigraphy of the terrace. Much of the material presented here, however, focuses on the tomb and its contents, especially on the pottery found in the tomb as grave goods. This pottery is fully described and well illustrated in the text.

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

General Middle America and the Caribbean

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle; 2009

Field Date

June 1973

Coverage Date

2600-1700 BP (600 BC-AD 300)

Coverage Place

Monte Albán, Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico

Notes

Carl Kuttruff , William O. Autry, Jr.

LCCN

77011917

LCSH

Zapotec Indians--Antiquities/Zapotec Indians--Land tenure/Land settlement patterns--Mexico--Oaxaca Valley/Monte Albán Site (Mexico)Oaxaca Valley (Mexico)--Antiquities