Ancient Maya cities of the Eastern Lowlands /

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Using field reports, data sets and "grey" literature on the many excavated sites, Houk provides a synthesis of archaeological data on the ancient cities of modern Belize for the Classical period and explores their urban planning and built environment. By examining the lowland cities, Houk&...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Houk, Brett A. (Brett Alan), 1967- (Author)
Other Authors: Masson, Marilyn A. (Author of introduction, etc.), Smith, Michael Ernest, 1953- (Author of introduction, etc.), Janusek, John Wayne, 1963- (Author of introduction, etc.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2015]
Series:Ancient cities of the New World.
Subjects:
City planning > Belize > History.
Mayas > Belize > Antiquities.
Mayas > Belize > History.
Excavations (Archaeology) > Belize.
Indians of Central America > Belize > Antiquities.
Indians of Central America > Belize > History.
Mayas > Belize > Antiquités.
Mayas > Belize > Histoire.
Peuples autochtones > Belize > Histoire.
HISTORY > Latin America > Mexico.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Archaeology.
City planning
Excavations (Archaeology)
Indians of Central America
Indians of Central America > Antiquities
Mayas
Mayas > Antiquities
Belize
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Ancient Maya urbanism in the Eastern Lowlands
  • Studying Maya cities
  • The setting in space and time
  • Preclassic foundations
  • Southern Belize
  • Vaca Plateau and Maya Mountains
  • Belize Valley
  • Northwestern Belize
  • Northern Belize
  • Comparisons and urban planning
  • Deciphering meaning in Maya cities.

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