essay
Littoral-marine economy at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
lowland maya postclassic • Austin • Published In 1985 • Pages: 50-61
By: Barrera Rubio, Alfredo.
Abstract
Trade patterns have been of considerable interest in recent studies done in the 1970s at the coastal sites of Cozumel, Cancun, and Xelha, reflecting the fact that commercial activities were a crucial factor in the development of Postclassic communities along the east coast of Yucatan. The material base which sustained internal relationships, however, has received less attention at these sites. This article describes the various marine resources available to these Postclassic communities providing not only subsistence, but also commercial products for export, raw materials for the manufacture of artifacts, and with the surplus of products being used for the maintenance of non-productive activites necessary for the consolidation of the ruling class. In this study the author, through his analysis and interpretation of excavated materials at Tulum, attempts to shed some light on the local economy and social relationships at these sites (pp. 50-51).
- 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
- 1974-1975
- Coverage Date
- 1100 BP-750 BP (900 A.D.-1250 A.D.)
- Coverage Place
- Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Notes
- Alfredo Barrera Rubio
- For bibliographical references see document number 2:Anonymous
- LCCN
- 84013168
- LCSH
- Mayas--Antiquities