essay

From the Maya margins: images of Postclassic politics

late lowland maya civilization : classic to postclassicAlbuquerque • Published In 1986 • Pages: 199-222

By: Miller, Arthur G..

Abstract
Miller sees the Postclassic starting in 1230 B.P. (770 A.D.) as signaled by changes in the murals and architecture in Quintana Roo. These changes were brought about by a migration of Chontal Maya along the coast. A second migration occurred around 600 B.P. (1400 A.D.). Miller uses the analogy of the Vikings raiding and then becoming the rulers in parts of Europe to speculate on the Chontal arrival and then political integration. Miller believes the native Maya continued to live inland and farm while the new Chontal Maya settled on the coast and were traders.
Subjects
Identification
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Topography and geology
Acculturation and culture contact
Settlement patterns
Visual arts
Chief executive
Instigation of war
Chronologies and culture sequences
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
1971-1976
Coverage Date
1230 BP - 480 BP (770 A.D. - 1520 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Notes
Arthur G. Miller
For bibliographical references see document number 6:Anonymous
LCCN
85016513
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities