Mitla is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Zapotec cultures. This site is located near Oaxaca, Mexico. It is said to have been inhabited since as early as 900 BCE.
Why it is special: The city derived its name from a Nahuati word meaning ‘place of the dead or underworld’. Delicate and finely cut polished stones were used for creating an elaborate mosaic fretwork, which along with the geometric patterns found on the tombs, panels, friezes and interiors of the structures, make Mitla stand apart from other Mesoamerican sites.
