The Lithic Artifacts Of La Libertad Chiapas Mexico
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The Lithic Artifacts Of La Libertad Chiapas Mexico
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Author : John E. Clark
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The Lithic Artifacts Of La Libertad Chiapas Mexico written by John E. Clark and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Chiapas (Mexico : State) categories.
Excavations At La Libertad Volume 64 A Middle Formative Ceremonial Center In Chiapas Mexico Number 64
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Author : Donald E. Miller
language : en
Publisher: New World Archaeological Foundation
Release Date : 2019-02-06
Excavations At La Libertad Volume 64 A Middle Formative Ceremonial Center In Chiapas Mexico Number 64 written by Donald E. Miller and has been published by New World Archaeological Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-06 with Social Science categories.
Excavated as part of the Upper Grijalva River Basin regional project, La Libertad was a key Middle Formative site of southern Mesoamerica, known for its elite burials and connections with Chiapa de Corzo and La Venta. The site later became a Late Classic-Postclassic burial shrine. Published by New World Archaeological Foundation.
Olmec Lithic Economy At San Lorenzo
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Author : Kenneth Hirth
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Release Date : 2020-08-15
Olmec Lithic Economy At San Lorenzo written by Kenneth Hirth and has been published by University Press of Colorado this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-15 with Social Science categories.
Olmec Lithic Economy at San Lorenzo examines the specialized craft production, manufacturing, adoption, and spread of obsidian cutting tools at San Lorenzo, Mexico, the first major Olmec center to develop in the southern Gulf Coast region of Mesoamerica. Through the systematic analysis of this single commodity, Kenneth Hirth and Ann Cyphers reconstruct the importation of raw material and the on-site production and distribution of finished goods from a specialized workshop engaged in the manufacture of obsidian blades. The obsidian blade was the cutting tool of choice across Mesoamerica and used in a wide range of activities, from domestic food preparation to institutional ritual activities. Hirth and Cyphers conducted a three-decade investigation of obsidian artifacts recovered at Puerto Malpica, the earliest known workshop, and seventy-six other sites on San Lorenzo Island, where these tools were manufactured for local and regional distribution. Evidence recovered from these excavations provides some of the first information on how early craft specialists operated and how the specialized technology used to manufacture obsidian blades spread across Mesoamerica. The authors use geochemical analyses to identify thirteen different sources for obsidian during San Lorenzo’s occupation. This volcanic glass, not locally available, was transported over great distances, arriving in nodular and finished blade form. Olmec Lithic Economy at San Lorenzo offers a new way to analyze the Preclassic lithic economy—the procurement, production, distribution, and consumption of flaked stone tools—and shows how the study of lithics aids in developing a comprehensive picture of the internal structure and operation of Olmec economy. The book will be significant for Mesoamericanists as well as students and scholars interested in economy, lithic technology, and early complex societies.
The Technology Of Maya Civilization
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Author : Zachary X. Hruby
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-10-14
The Technology Of Maya Civilization written by Zachary X. Hruby and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Social Science categories.
The ancient Maya shaped their world with stone tools. Lithic artifacts helped create the cityscape and were central to warfare and hunting, craft activities, cooking, and ritual performance. 'The Technology of Maya Civilization' examines Maya lithic artefacts made of chert, obsidian, silicified limestone, and jade to explore the relationship between ancient civilizations and natural resources. The volume presents case studies of archaeological sites in Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. The analysis draws on innovative anthropological theory to argue that stone artefacts were not merely cultural products but tools that reproduced, modified, and created the fabric of society.
Continuities And Changes In Maya Archaeology
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Author : Charles Golden
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-03
Continuities And Changes In Maya Archaeology written by Charles Golden and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03 with Social Science categories.
This book presents the current state of Maya archaeology by focusing on the history of the field for the last 100 years, present day research, and forward looking prescription for the direction of the field.
Chan
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Author : Cynthia Robin
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2012-06-03
Chan written by Cynthia Robin and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-03 with Social Science categories.
The farming community of Chan thrived for over twenty centuries, surpassing the longevity of many larger Maya urban centers. Between 800 BC and 1200 AD it was a major food production center, and this collection of essays reveals the important role played by Maya farmers in the development of ancient Maya society. Chan offers a synthesis of compelling and groundbreaking discoveries gathered over ten years of research at this one archaeological site in Belize. The contributors develop three central themes, which structure the book. They examine how sustainable farming practices maintained the surrounding forest, allowing the community to exist for two millennia. They trace the origins of elite Maya state religion to the complex religious belief system developed in small communities such as Chan. Finally, they describe how the group-focused political strategies employed by local leaders differed from the highly hierarchical strategies of the Classic Maya kings in their large cities. In breadth, methodology, and findings, this volume scales new heights in the study of Maya society and culture.
The Life Giving Stone
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Author : Michael T. Searcy
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2011-05-15
The Life Giving Stone written by Michael T. Searcy and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-15 with Social Science categories.
In The Life-Giving Stone, Michael Searcy provides a thought-provoking ethnoarchaeological account of metate and mano manufacture, marketing, and use among Guatemalan Maya for whom these stone implements are still essential equipment in everyday life and diet. Although many archaeologists have regarded these artifacts simply as common everyday tools and therefore unremarkable, Searcy’s methodology reveals how, for the ancient Maya, the manufacture and use of grinding stones significantly impacted their physical and economic welfare. In tracing the life cycle of these tools from production to discard for the modern Maya, Searcy discovers rich customs and traditions that indicate how metates and manos have continued to sustain life—not just literally, in terms of food, but also in terms of culture. His research is based on two years of fieldwork among three Mayan groups, in which he documented behaviors associated with these tools during their procurement, production, acquisition, use, discard, and re-use. Searcy’s investigation documents traditional practices that are rapidly being lost or dramatically modified. In few instances will it be possible in the future to observe metates and manos as central elements in household provisioning or follow their path from hand-manufacture to market distribution and to intergenerational transmission. In this careful inquiry into the cultural significance of a simple tool, Searcy’s ethnographic observations are guided both by an interest in how grinding stone traditions have persisted and how they are changing today, and by the goal of enhancing the archaeological interpretation of these stones, which were so fundamental to pre-Hispanic agriculturalists with corn-based cuisines.
Paso De La Amada
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Author : Richard G Lesure
language : en
Publisher: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
Release Date : 2021-08-29
Paso De La Amada written by Richard G Lesure and has been published by Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-29 with History categories.
Paso de la Amada, an archaeological site in the Soconusco region of the Pacific coast of Mexico, was among the earliest sedentary, ceramic-using villages of Mesoamerica. With an occupation that extended across 140 ha in 1600 BC, it was also one of the largest communities of its era. First settled around 1900 BC, the site was abandoned 600 years later during what appears to have been a period of local political turmoil. The decline of Paso de la Amada corresponded with a rupture in local traditions of material culture and local adoption of the Early Olmec style. Stylistically, the material culture of Paso de la Amada corresponds predominantly to the pre-Olmec Mokaya tradition. Excavations at the site have revealed significant earthen constructions from as early as 1700 BC. Those include the earliest known Mesoamerican ball court and traces of a series of high-status residences. This monograph reports on large-scale excavations in Mounds 1, 12, and 32, as well as soundings in other locations. The volume covers all aspects of excavations and artifacts and includes three lengthy interpretive chapters dealing with the main research questions, which concern subsistence, social inequality, and the organizational history of the site.
The Emergence Of Pressure Blade Making
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Author : Pierre M. Desrosiers
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-03-13
The Emergence Of Pressure Blade Making written by Pierre M. Desrosiers and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-13 with Social Science categories.
Human development is a long and steady process that began with stone tool making. Because of this skill, humans were able to adapt to climate changes, discover new territories, and invent new technologies. "Pressure knapping" is the common term for one method of creating stone tools, where a larger device or blade specifically made for this purpose is use to press out the stone tool. Pressure knapping was invented in different locations and at different points in time, representing the adoption of the Neolithic way of life in the Old world. Recent research on pressure knapping has led for the first time to a global thesis on this technique. The contributors to this seminal work combine research findings on pressure knapping from different cultures around the globe to develope a cohesive theory. This contributions to this volume represents a significant development to research on pressure knapping, as well as the field of lithic studies in general. This work will be an important reference for anyone studying the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods, lithic studies, technologies, and more generally, cultural transmission.
Cultural Dynamics And Production Activities In Ancient Western Mexico
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Author : Eduardo Williams
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2016-04-30
Cultural Dynamics And Production Activities In Ancient Western Mexico written by Eduardo Williams and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-30 with Social Science categories.
This book presents a collection of papers from the Symposium on Cultural Dynamics and Production Activities in Ancient Western Mexico, held at the Center for Archaeological Research of the Colegio de Michoacán on September 18-19, 2014.