Archaeologists in Oaxaca, Mexico, have discovered a remarkably well-preserved Zapotec tomb dating to around 600 CE. The tomb, found in San Pablo Huitzo, features intricate carvings, including a sculpture of an owl with a human head in its beak, and multicolored murals depicting a procession of figures.
The discovery is considered the most significant archaeological find in Mexico in the last decade due to its exceptional state of preservation. It provides crucial new information about ancient Zapotec social organization, funerary rituals, and belief systems, offering a deeper understanding of a culture whose language is still spoken by hundreds of thousands of people today.