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Excavations in the late Preclassic nucleated village

archaeology at cerros, belize, central america : an interim report • 1 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 45-63

By: Cliff, Maynard B..

Abstract

This is a report on five excavation operations along the northern, bayside margin of the central ceremonial precinct. Wave erosion has revealed a rich depositional history of the site. Further excavations revealed that the sub-plaza deposits were produced by domestic debris. All ceramics uncovered belong to the Chicanel Ceramic Sphere of the Late Preclassic Period. Cliff discovered 13 construction episodes representing 300-400 years of occupation. The transformation of the site to a ceremonial center occurred sometime between the Late C'oh or Early Tulix periods.

HRAF PubDate

2001

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Maya Area

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2000

Field Date

1974-1979

Coverage Date

2350-1850 BP

Coverage Place

Cerros, Belize

Notes

Maynard B. Cliff

For bibliographical references see document number 6:Anonymous

LCCN

86003843

LCSH

Mayas--Antiquities