 Building J near the South Platform
|
 Zapotec depiction of the female anatomy
|
 North Platform |
 Our excellent guide, Netza. It was well worth
hiring a guide to explain this fantastic site. |
 Dave, atop the North Platform
|
 Descending the steep steps of the North Platform
|
 Building G |
 System IV
|
 Geometric double scapulary panels can be found on System IV. |
 Building M, on the left, with the Danzantes Gallery
stones, center |
 System IV (Edificio IV) |
 Not at all winded after a climb up and down the
North Platform! |
Building of the Danzantes (Dancers) |
View of Building G with North Platform in background |
Building H in the foreground, with Building G, and the North Platform |
Another view of the Building of the Danzantes behind the agave plant |
Looking toward the North Platform and Buildings G and H |
Danzantes stone carving |
The figures of the Danzantes are attributed to the Zapotec culture. |
The Danzantes (Dancers) are thought by many researchers to be depictions
of warriors caught by the Zapotecs. |
It is theorized that the prisoners may have been used for medical experimentation.
|
Most of the figures are male. |
Their features resemble the Olmec Indians. |
Rows of Danzantes stelae |
Building J is also known as the Observatory. |
Building H |
 Valley of Oaxaca |
Building J near the South Platform
Zapotec depiction of the female anatomy
North Platform 
Our excellent guide, Netza. It was well worth
hiring a guide to explain this fantastic site. 
Dave, atop the North Platform
Descending the steep steps of the North Platform
Building G 
System IV
Geometric double scapulary panels can be found on System IV. 
Building M, on the left, with the Danzantes Gallery
stones, center 
System IV (Edificio IV) 
Not at all winded after a climb up and down the
North Platform! 
Building of the Danzantes (Dancers) 
View of Building G with North Platform in background 
Building H in the foreground, with Building G, and the North Platform 
Another view of the Building of the Danzantes behind the agave plant 
Looking toward the North Platform and Buildings G and H 
Danzantes stone carving 
The figures of the Danzantes are attributed to the Zapotec culture. 
The Danzantes (Dancers) are thought by many researchers to be depictions
of warriors caught by the Zapotecs. 
It is theorized that the prisoners may have been used for medical experimentation.
Most of the figures are male. 
Their features resemble the Olmec Indians. 
Rows of Danzantes stelae 
Building J is also known as the Observatory. 
Building H 
Valley of Oaxaca