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What made Mitla famous?

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With its subterranean chambers and passages decorated by fine frescoes, Mitla is thought to represent the highest expression of Zapotec architectural talent, although the mosaics have been attributed to the Mixtec , who conquered Mitla as well as Monte Albán .

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