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1 The Zapotec People: Past and Present By: Stephanie Hofer
Region: Oaxaca, Mexico The Zapotec People: Past and Present By: Stephanie Hofer

2 People: ZAPOTEC People- originally called the Be’en’a (the people)

3 Place of Interest: Monte Albán
Originally called Danibaan (Sacred Mountain)

4 What is left of Monte Albán and what is it known for?
Artifacts: architecture and funerary urns Religion: animals and nature; polytheistic Government: theocracy

5 A Modern Connection to the Early Zapotec Culture: Oaxacan Wood Carvings
made by descendents of the Zapotec Still refer to the ancient beliefs about different animals

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