Atzompa

Atzompa is an archaeological zone in central Oaxaca (state). Perched on a hilltop, the ruins afford a commanding view of the countryside with distant vistas of Monte Albán and Oaxaca. A highlight of the site is a monumental 50-foot, stucco frieze dating from the site's early period in the 7th century, it portrays in pictures tales of Zapotec power and mythology. The site is much smaller and less developed than Monte Alban, but a traveler with a keen interest in archaeology will want to see it, particularly since it is so close to the larger, more famous site.