Zapotec Civilization Timeline

By Meganebaker
  • 500 BCE

    San Jose Mogote becomes the capital of the Zapotec civilization.

  • Period: 500 BCE to 900

    The Height of The Zapotec Civilization

    The Zapotec Civilization flourishes in Mesoamerica.
  • Period: 500 BCE to 450 BCE

    Monte Alban becomes the capital

    Monte Alban becomes the capital of the Zapotec in the Oaxaca Valley of Mexico.
  • Period: 150 BCE to 150

    The Zapotec capital of Monte Alban is further developed

  • 900

    The Zapotec abandon Monte Alban

    The Zapotec abandon Monte Alban and establish a new center at Mitla.
  • 1450

    The Aztecs establish a garrison at Mitla in the Oaxaca Valley.