Just like every culture in Mesoamerica (Central ans Southern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula and most of Central America), Zapotec's main crop was corn (maize), followed by chili peppers and beans. Other crops included cocoa and several varieties of squash.
A Zapotecan is a member of the Zapotec people of Mexico, concentrated within Oaxaca.
The European arrival in the Zapotec region began in the early 16th century when Spanish conquistadors invaded Mexico. This marked the start of colonization and significant changes in Zapotec society.
Indigenous people of Mexico. Lived in southern meso-America
Indigenous people of Mexico. Lived in southern meso-America
Monte Albán, located in the Valley of Oaxaca in present-day Mexico, was the political and economic center of the Zapotec civilization. It was a major urban complex and cultural hub for the Zapotec people from around 500 BC to 800 AD.
No they were not from Asia. They are one of the oldest groups of native Indians found in Oaxaca, Mexico.
The Zapotec civilization was located in the southern highlands of central Mexico, primarily in the region now known as Oaxaca. They are known for their impressive architecture, intricate artwork, and advanced writing system.
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The Zapotec civilization flourished from about 500 BCE to 800 CE in the Oaxaca Valley of present-day Mexico. They are known for their complex society, advanced art, architecture, and writing system.
The four major Mesoamerican civilizations were the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Zapotec. The Olmec civilization was primarily located in the Gulf Coast region of present-day Mexico, while the Maya civilization spanned southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador. The Aztec civilization was centered in the Valley of Mexico, particularly around present-day Mexico City. The Zapotec civilization was mainly located in the Oaxaca Valley in southern Mexico.
The central valley of Oaxaca was first occupied by the Zapotec people, between the 5th and the 6th centuries.