essay

The rise of the Northern Maya chiefdoms: a socioprocessual analysis

origins of maya civilization • Albuquerque • Published In 1977 • Pages: 101-132

By: Ball, Joseph W..

Abstract
In this chapter, Bell discusses the rise of the first Mayan chiefdoms in the Northern Plains and Central Yucatan regions. He examines settlement patterns, ceramic complexes and sequences. The widespread but variable Mamom ceramic sphere in the Middle Preclassic Period suggests to Bell a segmentary tribal level of social organization. The subsequent centuries (350 B.C. - 50 A.D.) saw the rise of a chiefdom at Dzibilchaltun on the Northern Plains and at Becan during the Terminal Preclassic.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Settlement patterns
External trade
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
1973-1974
Coverage Date
3000-1750 BP
Coverage Place
Yucatan and Campeche, Mexico
Notes
Joseph W. Ball
For bibliographical references see document number 1:Anonymous
LCCN
76057537
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities