The technique use by the Zapotec to farm steep mountain terrain was through canal irrigation.
The Zapotecs make use of the water from small streams which caused them to be able to provide water to Monte Albán which was located 400 meters above the valley floor. Even after many years the Archeologist found the remains of minor irrigation system such as Dam and a canal on the south eastern parts of the mountain.
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