essay

Early state expansion in Central Mexico: Teotihuacan in Morelos

Journal of field archaeology • 8 (2) • Published In 1981 • Pages: 135-150

By: Hirth, Kenn, Angulo V., Jorge..

Abstract
Hirth and Villaseñor present evidence of different kinds of Teotihuacan influence in Morelos. In the Amatzinac region it appears the Teotihuacan state colonized the area as evidenced by the influx of Teotihuacan-style ceramics, the change in settlement patterns, agricultural intensification, and Teotihuacan offerings in burial assemblages. This area is along a natural trade corridor. In Coatlan there are fewer Teotihuacan-style ceramics, what does appear came later, and changes in settlement patterns suggest Teotihuacan deliberately decentralized the population to reduce the level of social complexity in that region.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Dependencies
Ceramic technology
External trade
Settlement patterns
tradition
Central Mexico Classic
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central Mexico
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
1973-1978
Coverage Date
2000-1250 BP (AD 1-AD 750)
Coverage Place
Morelos, Mexico
Notes
Kenneth Hirth, Jorge Angulo Villaseñor
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
75641025
LCSH
Mexico--Antiquities