essay
Archaeology and ethnohistory on a Spanish colonial frontier: an interim report on the Macal-Tipu project in western Belize
lowland maya postclassic • Austin • Published In 1985 • Pages: 206-214
By: Graham, Elizabeth A., Jones, Grant D., Kautz, Robert R..
Abstract
The site of '…Negroman in western Belize has provided through its Spanish Colonial component, Tipu, an opportunity to combine ethnohistorical and archaeological approaches in order to explore the interaction of Spanish and Maya spheres of influence in a colonial frontier context' (p. 206). This study examines both the Spanish elements at the site (e.g., the remains of the Spanish missionary church), as well as the archaeological evidence indicating a Late Postclassic Maya occupation, such as the artifacts obtained from the excavation of the Civic-Ceremonial complex. Also mentioned briefly are the burials found at the site, and indications of extensive trade and trade networks within the region, particularly in reference to cacao.
- 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
- John Beierle ; 2000
- Field Date
- 1978-1981
- Coverage Date
- 1100 BP-480 BP (900 A.D.-1520 A.D.); 480 BP-300 BP (1520 A.D.-1700 A.D.)
- Coverage Place
- Negroman-Tipu site, western Belize
- Notes
- Elizabeth A. Graham, Grant D. Jones, and Robert R. Kautz
- For bibliographical references see document number 2:Anonymous
- LCCN
- 84013168
- LCSH
- Mayas--Antiquities