essay

The ruins of Coba

cobá, a classic maya metropolisNew York • Published In 1983 • Pages: 65-87

By: Folan, William J..

Abstract
Folan describes and interprets some of the major buildings (mostly temples) that are found in the core area of Cobá. In doing so he also discusses some of the dieties important to the people of Cobá. Some of the stelae associated with these buildings are also discussed. Folan covers how the SACBEOB were constructed and some of the structures associated with them. Some of these structures are refered to as 'customs check points.'
Subjects
Public structures
Religious and educational structures
Miscellaneous structures
Miscellaneous facilities
Highways and bridges
Visual arts
Sacred objects and places
Prayers and sacrifices
tradition
Classic Maya
HRAF PubDate
2000
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
Sarah Berry ; 1999
Field Date
1974-1976
Coverage Date
Classic Period
Coverage Place
Cobá; Quintana Roo, Mexico
Notes
William J. Folan
For bibliographical information see document number 35: Anonymous
LCCN
82008895
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities