Author : Arthur Demarest
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release : 2004-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521533904
Ancient Maya comes to life in this new holistic and theoretical study.
Author : Francisco Estrada-Belli
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 38,13 MB
Release : 2010-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1136882502
When the Maya kings of Tikal dedicated their first carved monuments in the third century A.D., inaugurating the Classic period of Maya history that lasted for six centuries and saw the rise of such famous cities as Palenque, Copan and Yaxchilan, Maya civilization was already nearly a millennium old. Its first cities, such as Nakbe and El Mirador, had some of the largest temples ever raised in Prehispanic America, while others such as Cival showed even earlier evidence of complex rituals. The reality of this Preclassic Maya civilization has been documented by scholars over the past three decades: what had been seen as an age of simple village farming, belatedly responding to the stimulus of more advanced peoples in highland Mesoamerica, is now know to have been the period when the Maya made themselves into one of the New World's most innovative societies. This book discusses the most recent advances in our knowledge of the Preclassic Maya and the emergence of their rainforest civilization, with new data on settlement, political organization, architecture, iconography and epigraphy supporting a contemporary theoretical perspective that challenges prior assumptions.
Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 22,32 MB
Release : 2016-07-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 150814902X
What was life like in the days of the ancient Maya civilization? Where did people live and what did they do each day? These questions and more are answered in this fact-filled book about the daily life of the ancient Maya. Engaging text and primary sources shed light on the many mysteries of the Maya people. Color photographs of existing architecture and artifacts, as well as artwork, will transport readers back to the days when the Maya civilization was thriving. This exciting book is rich with information about Maya culture, and it’s sure to stoke readers’ imaginations while giving them a deep understanding of the history of this ancient civilization.
Author : Norman Hammond
Publisher : New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,92 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Central America
ISBN : 9780813509068
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Author : Zachary X. Hruby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 36,82 MB
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 131754417X
The ancient Maya shaped their world with stone tools. Lithic artifacts helped create the cityscape and were central to warfare and hunting, craft activities, cooking, and ritual performance. 'The Technology of Maya Civilization' examines Maya lithic artefacts made of chert, obsidian, silicified limestone, and jade to explore the relationship between ancient civilizations and natural resources. The volume presents case studies of archaeological sites in Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. The analysis draws on innovative anthropological theory to argue that stone artefacts were not merely cultural products but tools that reproduced, modified, and created the fabric of society.
Author : Walter R. T. Witschey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 10,41 MB
Release : 2015-12-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0759122865
Encyclopedia of the Ancient Maya offers an A-to-Z overview of the ancient Maya culture from its inception around 3000 BC to the Spanish Conquest after AD 1600. Over two hundred entries written by more than sixty researchers explore subjects ranging from food, clothing, and shelter to the sophisticated calendar and now-deciphered Maya writing system. They bring special attention to environmental concerns and climate variation; fresh understandings of shifting power dynamics and dynasties; and the revelations from emerging field techniques (such as LiDAR remote sensing) and newly explored sites (such as La Corona, Tamchen, and Yaxnohkah). This one-volume reference is an essential companion for students studying ancient civilizations, as well as a perfect resource for those planning to visit the Maya area. Cross-referencing, topical and alphabetical lists of entries, and a comprehensive index help readers find relevant details. Suggestions for further reading conclude each entry, while sidebars profile historical figures who have shaped Maya research. Maps highlight terrain, archaeological sites, language distribution, and more; over fifty photographs complement the volume.
Author : Charles Hofer
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 26,75 MB
Release : 2016-07-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1508149046
At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many unique technological devices and breakthroughs created by the ancient Maya. Readers will learn about the historical context of Maya technology through primary sources, such as artifacts and architectural ruins, and accessible, fact-filled text. Photographs of what the Maya left behind will give readers an in-depth look into the amazing creations of this ancient civilization.
Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : New York : AMS Press
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,63 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Author : Elin C. Danien
Publisher : UPenn Museum of Archaeology
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 21,43 MB
Release : 1992-01-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780924171130
Papers from the 1987 Maya Weekend conference at the University of Pennsylvania Museum present current views of Maya culture and language. Also included is an article by George Stuart summarizing the history of the study of Maya hieroglyphs and the fascinating scholars and laypersons who have helped bring about their decipherment. Symposium Series III University Museum Monograph, 77
Author : Bonnie Bley
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 23,10 MB
Release : 2011-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1462062725
Discover the ancient Maya civilization and one of their most popular toured ancient ruined cities of Tulum, Mexico in this detailed guidebook. Th e Ancient Maya and Th eir City of Tulum: Uncovering the Mysteries of An Ancient Civilization and Th eir City of Grandeur, is an easy to read comprehensive guide to unlocking the secrets and mysteries of the ancient Maya civilization. It answers the questions that so many people ask about one of the most interesting and amazing civilizations that existed in this world and explores in depth the biggest Maya mystery of all; Th e Maya Doomsday December 21, 2012 Prophesy. It embarks upon the secrets and mysteries surrounding their calendars, their beliefs, the way in which they lived, what happened to them, and their ancient cities in this complete comprehendible guide with photographs and illustrations.
