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Ancient Zapotec Tomb Discovered in Oaxaca Valley

2/15/2026

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  • INAH announced the discovery of a Zapotec tomb dating to 600 CE in the Oaxaca Valley.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum called it the most significant archaeological find in Mexico in the last decade.
  • Notable features include a carved owl above the entrance and murals depicting a procession.
  • INAH is pursuing further research and preservation as environmental conditions threaten the site.