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- catalog abstract ""In Exploring Mesoamerica, the second volume in the Places in Time series, John M.D. Pohl takes us on a guided tour of eighteen well-known archaeological sites of Mesoamerica, bringing to life the civilizations that once flourished there." "Illustrated with photographs, maps, reconstructions, and site plans, Exploring Mesoamerica examines sites from 1500 B.C. to 1519 B.C., from Izapa, Tikal, and Palenque to Cacaxtla, Paquime-Casas Grandes, and Tenochititlan. Each site is a time capsule reflecting the cultural lifespan of that particular region and providing clues to the societal evolution of ancient Mesoamerica as a whole. Every chapter describes the history of a site's excavation and its most revealing architectural treasure, then goes on to discuss the people who lived there and the technological advances, class structures, and spiritual beliefs that characterized their culture. From intricate terraced gardens to palatial residences, from complex celestial calendars to thriving trade networks, Mesoamerican civilization springs into bold relief in this carefully researched volume. Every site discussed is fully accessible to the public and the author provides their locations, listing the museums that contain the primary artifacts for each."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11135631.
- catalog coverage "Central America Antiquities.".
- catalog coverage "Mexico Antiquities.".
- catalog created "1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1999.".
- catalog description ""In Exploring Mesoamerica, the second volume in the Places in Time series, John M.D. Pohl takes us on a guided tour of eighteen well-known archaeological sites of Mesoamerica, bringing to life the civilizations that once flourished there." "Illustrated with photographs, maps, reconstructions, and site plans, Exploring Mesoamerica examines sites from 1500 B.C. to 1519 B.C., from Izapa, Tikal, and Palenque to Cacaxtla, Paquime-Casas Grandes, and Tenochititlan. Each site is a time capsule reflecting the cultural lifespan of that particular region and providing clues to the societal evolution of ancient Mesoamerica as a whole. Every chapter describes the history of a site's excavation and its most revealing architectural treasure, then goes on to discuss the people who lived there and the technological advances, class structures, and spiritual beliefs that characterized their culture. From intricate terraced gardens to palatial residences, from complex celestial calendars to thriving trade networks, Mesoamerican civilization springs into bold relief in this carefully researched volume. Every site discussed is fully accessible to the public and the author provides their locations, listing the museums that contain the primary artifacts for each."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog extent "viii, 231 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Exploring Mesoamerica.".
- catalog identifier "0195108876 (alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Exploring Mesoamerica.".
- catalog isPartOf "Places in time".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog relation "Exploring Mesoamerica.".
- catalog spatial "Central America Antiquities.".
- catalog spatial "Central America.".
- catalog spatial "Mexico Antiquities.".
- catalog spatial "Mexico.".
- catalog subject "972/.01 21".
- catalog subject "Excavations (Archaeology) Central America.".
- catalog subject "Excavations (Archaeology) Mexico.".
- catalog subject "F1219 .P695 1999".
- catalog subject "F1219 .P695 1999X".
- catalog subject "Indians of Central America Antiquities.".
- catalog subject "Indians of Mexico Antiquities.".
- catalog title "Exploring Mesoamerica / John M.D. Pohl.".
- catalog type "text".