essay

Stratigraphy and chronology in the reconstruction of Preclassic developments at Cuello

cuello : an early maya community in belize • Cambridge [England] • Published In 1991 • Pages: 23-69

By: Hammond, Norman, Gerhardt, Juliette Carwright, Donaghey, Sara, Kosakowsky, Laura J., Pring, Duncan.

Abstract

This is a detailed report on the stratigraphy of Cuello, including building chronology, ceramic evidence, and radiocarbon dates for each of 21 phases and subphases. The report includes a 'floor plan' of each phase, architectural illustrations of each building stage, and cross-sections of the stratigraphy at three locations. Hammond reports on the 80 radiocarbon dates obtained from Cuello. Pre-1977 dates indicate a 'long chronology' for Cuello from 2000-200 B.C., whereas Post-1977 dates indicate an original settlement date of 1200/1100 B.C. Kosakowsky and Pring examine the site's ceramic typology and chronology, which includes Swasey (1200-900 B.C.), Bladen (900-600 B.C.), Mamon (600-300 B.C.), and Chicanel (250 B.C.-250 A.D.)

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

1975-1980

Coverage Date

3200-1850 BP

Coverage Place

Cuello, Belize

Notes

Norman Hammond, Juliette Cartwright Gerhardt, and Sara Donaghey ; Laura J. Kosakowsky and Duncan Pring

Radiocarbon chronology / Norman Hammond -- Ceramic chronology and typology / Laura J. Kosakowsky and Duncan Pring

For bibliographical references see document number 9: Anonymous

LCCN

90001858

LCSH

Mayas--Antiquities