This spectacular example of urban development in Mesoamerica was founded in about 500-450 BCE, and, by the end of what archaeologists call Monte Albán I (500-100 BCE), was a large economic, political, and religious center with about 17,000 inhabitants. By its "Golden Age" (100-600 CE) the city grew to cover 6.5 square kilometers (2.5 square miles) with a population of about 25,000.

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tanyamm-I would love to go there to visit and explore the site. I can only imagine how it would consume your being and your imagination because of its known history thus far. It has got to be a spiritual adventure I believe. All the continuning new discoverys always intrigue me!