essay
Late Preclassic Maya agriculture, wild plant utilization, and land-use practices
archaeology at cerros, belize, central america : an interim report • 1 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 147-164
By: Crane, Cathy J..
Abstract
In this botanical investigation of the Cerros site, Crane carried out an extensive survey of plant specimens in four habitats in the area and lists all the species at the end of her article. She also examines pollen and carbonized plant material to identify the types of vegetation present during the Late Preclassic at Cerros. From this data, she infers the subsistence practices, land use, and types of environment of that period. Preliminary findings point to a diet of maize and possibly beans and squash; also palm seeds. Preclassic Maya at Cerros also might have grown cotton, cacao, and various kinds of fruit trees. A complete list of Preclassic plant species is included.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2001
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Maya Area
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Botanist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2000
- Field Date
- 1974-1981
- Coverage Date
- 2350-1850 BP
- Coverage Place
- Cerros, Belize
- Notes
- Cathy J. Crane
- For bibliographical references see document number 6:Anonymous
- LCCN
- 86003843
- LCSH
- Mayas--Antiquities