essay

Urban organization and social structure of Coba

cobá, a classic maya metropolisNew York • Published In 1983 • Pages: 49-63

By: Folan, William J..

Abstract
Folan discusses the settlement patterns found at Cobá, such as where temples and markets were located and the importance of the SACBEOB. He also summarizes the social structure and the duties of the various nobles. Where the different classes of people lived and what kinds of house they occupied is also discussed.
Subjects
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
Streets and traffic
Highways and bridges
Status, role, and prestige
Community structure
Priesthood
tradition
Classic Maya
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Maya Area
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 1999
Field Date
1974-1976
Coverage Date
Classic Period
Coverage Place
Cobá; Quintana Roo, Mexico
Notes
William J. Folan
For bibliographical information see document number 35: Anonymous
LCCN
82008895
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities