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Ancient urbanism at Xochicalco: the evolution and organization of a pre-Hispanic society
University of Utah Press • 1 • Published In 2000 • Pages: xvi, 321
By: Hirth, Kenn.
Abstract
Hirth presents the results of his field work in western Morelos and at the site of Xochicalco. He and his team mapped the architectural remains at the site of Xochicalco and the surrounding countryside, conducted systematic surface collection, excavated a few areas within the site, and later collected obsidian samples from quarry sites in central Mexico in order to source the obsidian. This volume presents an overview of the site's urban development and evolution. Hirth is able to examine such things as architecture and household size; estimate the population for the main site and the surrounding area; look at craft specialization, Xochicalco's economy, and long distance trade; examine community organization and probable [n]calpulli[/n] divisions; and propose some working hypotheses as to why the site developed in such a marginal area.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- 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; 2008
- Field Date
- off and on from 1976 to 1995
- Coverage Date
- 1350 BP-1100 BP(650 AD-900 AD)
- Coverage Place
- Xochicalco, Morelos, central Mexico
- Notes
- Kenneth Hirth
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- LCCN
- 99027545
- LCSH
- Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Xochicalco--Antiquities/Indians of Mexico--Urban residence--Mexico--Xochicalco/City planning--Mexico--Xochicalco--History/Excavations (Archaeology)--Mexico--Xochicalco--Maps/Archaeological surveying--Mexico--Xochicalco--Maps/Xochicalco Site (Mexico)/Xochicalco (Mexico)--Antiquities