- Monte Alban. Building J (astronomical observatory)

Object Name: Monte Alban. Building J (astronomical observatory)
Creation Date: 100-900 AD
Culture: Zapotec
Site: Monte Alban
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Image source: © Dr. Manuel Aguilar
In the southernmost plaza of the site was erected Building J, a stone-faced construction in the form of a great arrowhead pointing southwest. The peculiar orientation of this building has been examined by the astronomer Anthony Aveni and the architect Horst Hartung, who have pointed out important alignments with the bright star Capella.

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