essay

Coapexco and Tlatilco: sites with Olmec materials in the basin of Mexico

regional perspectives on the olmec • Cambridge [England] • Published In 1989 • Pages: 85-121, 345-376

By: Tolstoy, Paul.

Abstract
Coapexco and Tlatilco both date to the Early Horizon period (1400-950 BC) in the Basin of Mexico, and represent two of the possible four of the earliest known sedentary communities in the region (Tapacoya and possibly Cuicuilco being the others). This study examines each community in turn describing the pottery, figurines, obsidian, and ground stone artifacts from Coapexco, and the graves and grave goods from Tlatilco showing Olmec influences.
Subjects
Dating methods in archaeology
Burial practices and funerals
Acculturation and culture contact
Ceramic technology
Historical reconstruction
Status, role, and prestige
tradition
Highland Mesoamerican Early Preclassic
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
General Middle America and the Caribbean
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
1960-1973
Coverage Date
3400-2950 BP (1400-950 BC)
Coverage Place
Coapexco and Tlatilco, Basin of Mexico
Notes
Paul Tolstoy
Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-376)
LCCN
88022946
LCSH
Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Oaxaca Valley--Antiquities