essay

The chronology of Chichen Itza: a review of the literature

late lowland maya civilization : classic to postclassicAlbuquerque • Published In 1986 • Pages: 141-196

By: Linclon, Charles E..

Abstract
Lincoln examines the ceramic, sculptural, architectural, settlement pattern, and hieroglypic data from Chichen Itza to show that Puuc and Toltec styles overlap in time and are not sequential. Instead, many of the differences may relate to building function. He points out that the original excavations did not establish a chronological ceramic sequence and so that many of the ceramics should be thought of as regional variants. Lincoln believes Chichen Itza is not radically different from other Maya sites and that Mayapan and Chichen Itza architectural styles and settlement patterns are very similar.
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Dating methods in archaeology
Prehistory
Cultural participation
Writing
Ceramic technology
Architecture
Settlement patterns
Visual arts
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
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2000
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
Terminal Classic to Postclassic
Coverage Place
Chichen Itza; Mexico
Notes
Charles E. Lincoln
For bibliographical references see document number 6:Anonymous
LCCN
85016513
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities