Alfonso Caso discovers tomb 7 of Monte Alban, January 9, 1932

The Mexican archaeologist, Alfonso Caso, discovered Tomb 7 of Monte Alban on January 9, 1932, in a mountain in the Valley of Oaxaca, with more than 600 pieces with diverse materials such as gold, turquoise, pearls, obsidian, silver, amber, shell, bones, etc.

Alfonso Caso discovers tomb 7 of Monte Alban, January 9, 1932
Discovery of Tomb 7 of Monte Alban, Oaxaca. It shows the spectacular archaeological discovery made by Alfonso Caso and his team on January 9, 1932, which would lead to the institutionalization of the protection of cultural heritage. Image: INAH