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  1. Zapotec civilization - Wikipedia

    The Zapotec civilization (Be'ena'a (Zapotec) "The People that came from the clouds"; c. 700 BC–1521 AD) is an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of …

  2. Zapotec Civilization - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 28, 2013 · The Zapotecs, known as the 'Cloud People', dwelt in the southern highlands of central Mesoamerica, specifically, in the Valley of Oaxaca, which they inhabited from the late …

  3. Zapotec | Mesoamerican, Oaxaca, Pre-Columbian | Britannica

    Zapotec, Middle American Indian population living in eastern and southern Oaxaca in southern Mexico.

  4. Zapotecs: culture, gods, and civilization | Culture of Oaxaca

    The Zapotec culture was very important in pre-Hispanic history. They managed to cultivate and trade their raw materials with other peoples, which gave them great wealth.

  5. Zapotec Culture: Summary, Characteristics and Contributions

    The Zapotec culture was an ancient Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico, from around 500 BCE to 900 CE. They …

  6. Zapotec Civilization Overview | Temples, Tombs, and Glyphs

    Discover the Zapotec civilization, builders of Monte Albán and Mitla, with a written language, tombs, and temples spanning over a thousand years.

  7. Daily Life in the Zapotec Civilization

    Mar 18, 2025 · The Zapotec civilization, one of Mesoamerica’s most influential cultures, thrived in present-day Oaxaca, Mexico, from approximately 500 BCE to 1521 CE.

  8. Who Are The Zapotec? The Cloud People of Mexico's Oaxaca

    Oct 14, 2025 · The Zapotec are an Indigenous people from southern Mexico, mainly the state of Oaxaca. They’ve lived in the region for thousands of years, developing one of Mesoamerica’s …

  9. The Rise and Fall of the Zapotec Civilization

    The Zapotec civilization, one of the most prominent pre-Columbian cultures in Mesoamerica, thrived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico. The historical context of the Zapotecs provides a …

  10. Zapotec peoples - Wikipedia

    The Zapotec (Valley Zapotec: Bën za) are an Indigenous people of Mexico. Their population is primarily concentrated in the southern state of Oaxaca, but Zapotec communities also exist in …