Mesoamerican Plazas(2nd Edition) Arenas of Community and Power by KenichiroTsukamoto, Takeshi Inomata Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2015 by University Of Arizona Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8165-3246-9, ISBN: 0-8165-3246-X
"Until now, archaeological and historical studies of Mesoamerican plazas have been scarce compared to studies of the surrounding monumental architecture such as pyramidal temples and palaces. Many scholars have assumed that ancient Mesoamericans invested their labor, wealth, and symbolic value in pyramids and other prominent buildings, viewing plazas as by-products of these buildings. Even when researchers have recognized the potential s ..."
"The Past in the Present: An Introduction to Archaeology is an introductory text on archaeology as a profession. While the authors use numerous examples of archaeological research throughout the world to illustrate how and why archaeologists perform research, this is not just a book about past societies. Instead, this book leads readers to be aware of the significance of archaeology in our society, covering ethics, the history of the fie ..."
"Continuing in the tradition of the Maya Archaeology series from Precolumbia Mesoweb Press, this volume offers chapters by leading authorities on discoveries and research in the field of Maya archaeology. Topics include a royal tomb at Palenque, an early Maya ceremonial center at Ceibal, a hieroglyphic stairway at El Palmar recording a pilgrimage to distant Copan, and breakthrough insights into Maya divinity. The volume is accompanied by ..."
"Until now, archaeological and historical studies of Mesoamerican plazas have been scarce compared to studies of the surrounding monumental architecture such as pyramidal temples and palaces. Many scholars have assumed that ancient Mesoamericans invested their labor, wealth, and symbolic value in pyramids and other prominent buildings, viewing plazas as by-products of these buildings. Even when researchers have recognized the potential s ..."
"... and a much fuller picture of the organization of the sacbe system and the
outlying groups they connect, owing to a survey conducted by rafael cobos (
2003a, 2003b; cobos and Winemiller 2001) and by Francisco Pérez ruiz of
schmidt's project. it is clear that the progressive development of the Toltec
arrangement was marked by the greater prominence and significant
reorganization of outly- ing elite residential groups (cobos 2003a; ..."