essay
The rise of Classic Maya civilization: a Pasión Valley perspective
origins of maya civilization • Albuquerque • Published In 1977 • Pages: 133-157
By: Willey, Gordon Randolph.
Abstract
In this chapter, Willey tells the story of the development of Mayan civilization in the Pasión Valley, specifically the sites of Altar de Sacrificios and Seibal. He looks at settlement patterns, architecture, art, craft goods, votive caches, trade, and external influences. According to Willey, the Preclassic Period was one of steady population growth, emergence of ceremonial centers, and trade with the highlands. The Protoclassic Period was one of consolidation and centralization.
- 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
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 4000-1700 BP
- Coverage Place
- Pasión Valley Zone, Peten, Guatemala
- Notes
- Gordon R. Willey
- For bibliographical references see document number 1:Anonymous
- LCCN
- 76057537
- LCSH
- Mayas--Antiquities