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Atlas of the Ancient Maya World
Series: - The Early Americas: History and Culture, Volume: 13
This volume is the first comprehensive atlas of the Maya region published since 1940. Large-format pages provide 119 detailed full-color maps with striking terrain and over 10,000 known site locations, sacbes, fortifications, emblem glyphs, inscriptions, and LiDAR coverage. Area maps show elevations, rainfall, physiography, soils, and political subdivisions. With map keys, a site index gazetteer, references, and instructions, this atlas is an essential reference for libraries and Maya scholars; for students and travelers, it will be invaluable for field work and trip planning. Thirty years in preparation, this atlas will be treasured by anyone with an interest in the ancient Maya world.
Walter R. T. Witschey, Ph.D. (1993) Tulane University, is retired Research Professor of Anthropology and Geography at Longwood University. With Dr. Brown, he is the co-author of
Historical Dictionary of Mesoamerica, and is author/editor of
Encyclopedia of the Ancient Maya.
Clifford T. Brown, Ph.D. (1999) Tulane University, is Professor of Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University where he teaches archaeology. He has published two books, a score of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and over 30 technical reports on archaeological investigations.
Clifford T. Brown, Ph.D. (1999) Tulane University, is Professor of Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University where he teaches archaeology. He has published two books, a score of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and over 30 technical reports on archaeological investigations.
This volume is especially relevant for those studying anthropology, archaeology, world history, and Mesoamerica, as well as for anyone interested in Maya culture in general.