essay

Ex oriente lux: a view from Belize

origins of maya civilization • Albuquerque • Published In 1977 • Pages: 45-76

By: Hammond, Norman.

Abstract
In this chapter Hammond looks at the Maya data in Northern Belize, paying special attention to the Preclassic-Classic transition. The Corozal Project has excavated eight sites out of 60 surveyed. The chronology of Preclassic ceramic complexes are as follows: Swasey, Lopez Mamom, Cocos Chicanel, and Floral Park. Hammond classified nine site types based on site size and architecture, and reviews the 'highland' and 'lowland' theories of Mayan origins.
Subjects
Ceramic technology
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Preclassic Maya
HRAF PubDate
2001
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Maya Area
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2000
Field Date
1973-1975 (Corozal Project)
Coverage Date
3020-1750 BP
Coverage Place
Northern Belize
Notes
Norman Hammond
For bibliographical references see document number 1:Anonymous
LCCN
76057537
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities