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.
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Taal Engels ● Formaat EPUB ● Pagina’s 288 ● ISBN 9781317544166 ● Uitgeverij Taylor and Francis ● Gepubliceerd 2014 ● Downloadbare 3 keer ● Valuta EUR ● ID 3420897 ● Kopieerbeveiliging Adobe DRM
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