Oaxaca's 1,400-Year-Old Zapotec Tomb Unveils Pristine Murals and Guardian Glyphs
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Archaeologists uncovered a 600 CE Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, revealing exceptionally preserved wall murals, guardian figures, and calendrical glyphs that illuminate elite ritual space and social hierarchy; found amid illicit excavation concerns, the site is under INAH oversight with conservation work ongoing and restricted public access.
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