essay
Warfare and the evolution of Maya civilization
origins of maya civilization • Albuquerque • Published In 1977 • Pages: 335-371
By: Webster, David L..
Abstract
Based on his own work at the fortified site of Becan in southern Campeche, Mexico, Webster argues that large-scale conflict occurred much earlier in the Maya record than previously thought. Scholars thought large-scale conflict occurred only at the end of the Classic Period and was a symptom of the general collapse of Mayan civilization. Here Webster argues for warfare's role in the rise of Mayan civilization. He examines the ecological and demographic data to determine possible causes for increased warfare in the Late Preclassic 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
- 3000-1750 BP
- Coverage Place
- Maya Lowlands, Mexico and Guatemala
- Notes
- David L. Webster
- For bibliographical references see document number 1:Anonymous
- LCCN
- 76057537
- LCSH
- Mayas--Antiquities