¿Qué encontramos en Mitla cuando viajamos donde los aztecas creían que habitaban los muertos?

What if the entrance to the world of the dead wasn't a legend but a place of stone you can touch? In this episode of Wandering Bard, we travel to Oaxaca to explore the archaeological site of Mitla (known to the Zapotecs as Liová and to the Aztecs as Mictlan), the true "City of the Dead." Join me to discover why this site breaks with Mesoamerican architecture: here there are no pyramids, but rather perfect quadrangular palaces. We analyze the engineering and the mystery behind the famous Mitla fretwork, perfect geometric mosaics assembled without mortar that represent duality, lightning, and the fire serpent. I'll also show you how to get there on your own from the Oaxaca ring road for just 50 pesos, the culture shock of the Monastery of San Pablo built on top of indigenous temples, and my honest opinion after trying the famous black mole at the local market. 00:00 Introduction: The Home of the Unknown 00:54 How to Get to Mitla from Oaxaca on Your Own (Transportation and Costs) 02:40 First Impressions of the Magical Town of Mitla 03:50 The Monastery of San Pablo and the Destruction of the Zapotec Temples 04:40 What is Mitla? The Cult of the Underworld (Liová vs. Mictlan) 06:01 The Preservation of the Ruins and the Religious Culture Clash 08:26 The Meaning of Mitla and the Fall of Monte Albán 10:15 Traveler Tips: Entrance Fees and Food Prices 11:00 Exploring the Zapotec Palace on Your Own 13:19 Why Are There No Pyramids in Mitla? Quadrangular Architecture 14:45 The Mystery of the Mitla Frets: Perfect Stone Mosaics 16:49 The Spiritual Meaning of the Frets and Duality 17:33 The Palace of Sacrifices and the Beam of Death 19:21 Having Black Mole for Lunch at the Local Market (Honest Critique) 21:18 Conclusion: Churches Built on Pre-Hispanic Temples #mitla #oaxaca #mexico #archaeology #mexicanculture #historicalmysteries #historyofmexico Follow and support me: 📍 YouTube:    / @aedoerrante   📸 Instagram:   / aedo.errante   💖 Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...