Description
This edited volume summarizes recent research and archaeological investigations at the Maya sites of Chactun, Tamchen, and Lagunita, Campeche, Mexico, located in an area previously little-known to researchers. Situated between the Chenes architectural region to the north, and the Río Bec region to the south, this intermediate zone shares many features of the surrounding areas, but there is also evidence that suggests affinities with more distant regions. Data from aerial photographs and lidar mapping reveal a densely occupied and highly modified landscape. The volume includes site descriptions, a discussion of the zoomorphic façade at Lagunita, an analysis of the sites’ ceramics, documentation of stelae and altars, and examination of a possible ceremonial offering. The book features extensive photos and illustrations, including 28 beautiful color plates.
XVIII+146 pages; 5 maps; 169 figures; 1 table; appendices; index.ISBN 9780971887800
Table of Contents
Maps
- INTRODUCTION—Ivan Šprajc
- SITE DESCRIPTIONS—Ivan Šprajc, Atasta Flores Esquivel, Arianna Campiani, and Aleš Marsetič
- ZOOMORPHIC FAÇADE OF STRUCTURE A-7 OF LAGUNITA: ARCHITEC TURAL AND STYLISTIC CONSIDERATIONS—Arianna Campiani
- SURFACE MATERIAL FROM LAGUNITA, TAMCHEN, AND CHACTUN—Joseph W. Ball, Illustrations by Jennifer T. Taschek
- DOCUMENTATION OF SCULPTED MONUMENTS OF CHACTUN, TAMCHEN, AND LAGUNITA—Octavio Quetzalcóatl Esparza Olguín
- SPECIAL DEPOSIT B-5-1: A POSSIBLE CEREMONIAL OFFERING OF CHERT FLAKES ASSOCIATED WITH STELA 17, CHACTUN—Stephen Castillo Bernal and Joseph W. Ball
- CONCLUSION—Ivan Šprajc and Joseph W. Ball
Appendix I: Typological units identified
Appendix II: Collection analysis by site, context, ceramic phase, ceramic group, and type/variety
Appendix III: Chert lithic material recovered by site, context, and artifact type
