essay

Terminal events in the southeastern lowlands: a view from Quirigua

lowland maya postclassic • Austin • Published In 1985 • Pages: 245-253

By: Sharer, Robert J..

Abstract
The southeast Maya lowlands were an important zone of economic and political interaction between the Maya and peoples of the northwest periphery of Central America (p. 245). Although Quirigua is generally considered as a Terminal Classic site, it is considered here from the standpoint of its transitional role from the Classic to Postclassic periods. Much of the archaeological data in this article relate to cultural change at Quirigua and its major role as a trading center during the period specified by the author (e.g., 1200 B.P.-1100 B.P.).
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Structures
External trade
tradition
Postclassic Maya
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
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2000
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1200 BP-1100 BP (800 A.D.-900 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Quirigua, Izabal, Guatemala
Notes
Robert J. Sharer
For bibliographical references see document number 2:Anonymous
LCCN
84013168
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities