Format:
xvii, 343 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Karten
,
25 cm
ISBN:
9780813060637
Series Statement:
Ancient cities of the new world
Content:
Using field reports, data sets and "grey" literature on the many excavated sites, Houk provides a synthesis of archaeological data on the ancient cities of modern Belize for the Classical period and explores their urban planning and built environment. By examining the lowland cities, Houk's work offers balance to the literature on the entire Classic Maya polity
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-326) and index
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Ancient Maya urbanism in the Eastern LowlandsStudying Maya cities -- The setting in space and time -- Preclassic foundations -- Southern Belize -- Vaca Plateau and Maya Mountains -- Belize Valley -- Northwestern Belize -- Northern Belize -- Comparisons and urban planning -- Deciphering meaning in Maya cities.
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
Keywords:
Belize
;
Maya
;
Stadt
;
Architektur
