The rich findings of recent exploration and research are incorporated in this completely revised and greatly expanded sixth edition of this standard work on the Maya people.
Tipografia Yu- cateca, Merida, Mexico. Martinez Hernandez modified Goodman's (1905) correlation of the Maya and Christian calendars, subsequently modified again by J. Eric S. Thompson (1927), the result of which is the most commonly ...
Extensive summary of the archaeology of the Maya world provides the historical context for a detailed topical synthesis of chronological and geographic variability within the Maya cultural tradition"-- As readable as it is comprehensive, ...
Describes the history, geography, and culture of the ancient Maya, including information on their beliefs and achievements.
What problems did they face as an early civilization in the Americas? Questions such as these are answered as readers examine the ancient Maya through a close study of their history, lifestyle, and traditions.
Describes the Ancient Mayan civilization, including their religious views, intellectual achievements, and everyday life.
Mayan expert Heather McKillop shows our current understanding of the Maya, explaining how interpretations of "dirt archaeology," hieroglyphic inscriptions, and pictorial pottery are used to reconstruct the lives of royalty, artisans, ...
Describes the Ancient Mayan civilization, including their religious views, intellectual achievements, and everyday life.