essay
Chichen Itza and Coba: an Itza-Maya standoff in Early Postclassic Yucatan
lowland maya postclassic • Austin • Published In 1985 • Pages: 62-72
By: Andrews, Anthony P., Robles Castellanos, Fernando.
Abstract
This study, based primarily on historical reconstruction, describes the arrival of the Itza on the Yucatan peninsula during the early Postclassic period, their expansion into the interior with the establishment of their capital at Chichen Itza, and their eventual control over most of northern Yucatan. The authors discuss the relationship of the Itza to the trading center and city of Coba both militarily and as trade competitors in the region. Much of the evidence for the presence of the Itza at various sites on the peninsula is based on the occurrence of Sotuta phase ceramics, which is characteristic of this culture.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2001
- 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
- John Beierle ; 2000
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1300 BP-800 BP (700 A.D.-1200 A.D.)
- Coverage Place
- Chichen Itza and Coba, Yucatan peninsula, Mexico
- Notes
- Anthony P. Andrews and Fernando Robles C.
- For bibliographical references see document number 2:Anonymous
- LCCN
- 84013168
- LCSH
- Mayas--Antiquities