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The rise of Classic Maya civilization in the Northwestern Zone: isolation and integration

origins of maya civilization • Albuquerque • Published In 1977 • Pages: 159-180

By: Rands, Robert L..

Abstract

This chapter is a discussion of the rise of Mayan civilization in the Northwestern Zone along the Usumacinta river and around the Classic city of Palenque. The Middle Preclassic Period was a time of colonization of the riverine environment. The area closer to the coast (Chontalpa) was strongly influenced by the Olmec culture with minor Mayan penetration in the Late Preclassic Period. At the time of this report, the Preclassic record at Palenque was scant, including some Chicanel-horizon pottery with Olmec-style figurine heads. Palenque rose to prominence later in the Middle Classic Period.

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

3300-1740 BP

Coverage Place

Northwestern Zone, Campeche and Chiapas, Mexico

Notes

Robert L. Rands

For bibliographical references see document number 1:Anonymous

LCCN

76057537

LCSH

Mayas--Antiquities