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\nThe Mexican state of Oaxaca boasts a rich pre-Columbian history, having been one of the earliest regions in the Americas to domesticate crops and develop permanent settlements. It was home to the Zapotec civilization, who built urban...\nThe Mexican state of Oaxaca boasts a rich pre-Columbian history, having been one of the earliest regions in the Americas to domesticate crops and develop permanent settlements. It was home to the Zapotec civilization, who built urban centers like Monte Albán, created their own writing system, and engaged in far-reaching trade. Today, Oaxaca's deep indigenous heritage endures, with diverse groups such as the Zapotecs, Mixtecs, and Chatinos maintaining their languages and traditions. Monte Albán and the Rise of the Zapotecs part 1\n
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Social Studies & History
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\nAncient Americas\n\n
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2025
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monte albán, zapotecs, zapoteca, zapotec civilization, history of the americas, central american history, oaxaca valley civlization, indigenous americans, world history, mesoamerican history
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