essay

Rio Bec archaeology and the rise of Maya civilization

origins of maya civilization • Albuquerque • Published In 1977 • Pages: 77-99

By: Adams, Richard E. W..

Abstract
In this chapter Adams examines the archeology of sites in the Becan-Chicanna-Xpujil region. There are two major cereamic complexes: Acachen (600-300 B.C.) and Pakluum (300 B.C.-250 A.D.) Extensive architectural features stem from the later period including 500 square meters of pavement, a 23-square-meter platform with red-plastered stone walls, and a three-tiered, 10-meter-high platform. Adams summerizes the theories regarding the rise of Maya civilization and discusses Mayan leadership.
Subjects
Masonry
Miscellaneous structures
Military installations
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Preclassic Maya
HRAF PubDate
2001
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Maya Area
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2000
Field Date
1969-1973 (Rio Bec Ecological Project)
Coverage Date
2600-1750 BP
Coverage Place
Becan, Campeche, Mexico
Notes
Richard E. W. Adams
For bibliographical references see document number 1:Anonymous
LCCN
76057537
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities