mogote

On the north shore, a young local couple, Javier and Maria, run El Mogote, a chic cafe and nautical centre with kayaks to rent and the world’s best view.

San Jose Mogote quickly rebuilt the temple a few yards away.

San Jose Mogote seems to have transplanted itself to Monte Alban, in the middle of the buffer zone.

Others argue that warfare had grown so devastating, as shown by the destruction of San Jose Mogote, that the main valley chiefdoms formed a defensive confederation headquartered at Monte Alban.

When San Jose Mogote founded Monte Alban, Tilcajete responded by gathering people from its surrounding villages, doubling in size, and erecting its own ceremonial buildings.