Urbanism, Architecture, and Internationalism in the Northern Lowlands during the Early Classic

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Abstract

Scholars have long recognized the Late and Terminal Classic periods in northern Yucatan as times of dynamism and cultural florescence. Meanwhile, recent research on the Preclassic reveals that this era witnessed a surprising degree of social complexity. Bracketed by these two exceptional chapters in Yucatecan prehistory, the Early Classic period can come across as a lull, with declines in settlement reported for some areas. Nonetheless, a growing body of data shows that the Early Classic saw a number of exciting developments, such as the appearance of the first urban centers and the intensification of interregional interaction. This paper discusses examples of these integrations as seen especially from the perspective of Chunchucmil, Izamal, and Uci.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Ancient Maya of Mexico
Subtitle of host publicationReinterpreting the past of the Northern Maya Lowlands
Pages119-142
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9781317543602
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© Editorial matter and selection, Geoffrey E. Braswell 2012. Individual contributions, the contributors.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities

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