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2 The Ceramics of Tikal T. Patrick Culbert More than 40 years of archaeological research at Tikal have pro- duced an enormous quantity of ceramics that have been studied by a variety of investigators (Coggins 1975; Culbert 1963, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1993; Fry 1969, 1979; Fry and Cox 1974; Hermes 1984a; Iglesias 1987, 1988; Laporte and Fialko 1987, 1993; Laporte et al. 1992; Laporte and Iglesias 1992; Laporte, this volume). It could be argued that the ceram- ics of Tikal are better known than those from any other Maya site. The contexts represented by the ceramic collections are extremely varied, as are the formation processes to which they were subjected both in Maya times and since the site was abandoned. This chapter will report primarily on the ceramics recovered by the University of Pennsylvania Tikal Project between 1956 and 1970. The information available from this analysis has been significantly clar- ified and expanded by later research, especially that of the Proyecto Nacional Tikal (Hermes 1984a; Iglesias 1987, 1988; Laporte and Fialko 1987, 1993; Laporte et al. 1992; Laporte and Iglesias 1992; Laporte, this volume). I will make reference to some of the results of these later stud- ies but will not attempt an overall synthesis—something that must await Copyrighted Material www.sarpress.org 47 T. PATRICK C ULBERT a full-scale conference involving all of those who have worked with Tikal ceramics. Primary goals of my analysis of Tikal ceramics were to develop a ceramic sequence and to provide chronological information for researchers. Although a ceramic sequence was already available from the neighboring site of Uaxactun (R. -
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The Investigation of Classic Period Maya Warfare at Caracol, Belice
The Investigation of Classic Period Maya Warfare at Caracol, Belice ARLEN F. CHASE DIANE Z. CHASE University of Central Florida Prior to the 1950s the prevalent view of the like rulers who were concerned whith preserving ancient Maya was as a peaceful people. ln 1952, their histories in hieroglyphic texts on stone and Robert Rands completed his Ph. D. thesis on the stucco; investigations at the site have thus far evidences of warfare in Classic Maya art, following uncovered some 40 carved monuments (Beetz and up on the important work just completed by Tatia- Satterthwaite 1981; A. Chase and D. Chase na Proskouriakoff (1950). Since then, research has 1987b). Caracol is unusual, however, in having rapidly accumulated substantial documentation left us written records that it successfully waged that the Maya were in fact warlike (cf. Marcus warfare against two of its neighboring polities at 1974; Repetto Tio 1985). There is now evidence different times within the early part of the Late for the existence of wars between major political Classic Period. units in the Maya area and, importantly, Maya There are two wars documented in the hiero- kingship has also been shown to be inextricably glyphic texts: Caracol defeats Tikal in 9.6.8.4.2 or joined with concepts of war, captives, and sacrifice A. D. 562 (A. Chase and D. Chase 1987a:6, (Demarest 1978; Schele and Miller 1986; Freidel 1987b:33,60; S. Houston in press) and Naranjo in 1986). Warfare also has been utilized as a power- 9.9.18.16.3 or A. D. 631 (Sosa and Reents 1980). -
Complejos De Conmemoración Astronómica, Complejos De Ritual Público O Grupos Tipo E
43. COMPLEJOS D E CONMEMORACIÓN ASTRONÓMICA , COMPLEJOS D E RITUAL PÚBLICO O G RUPOS TIPO E Jorge E. Chocón XXVI SIMPO S IO DE IN V E S TIGACIONE S AR QUEOLÓGICA S EN GUATEMALA MU S EO NACIONAL DE AR QUEOLOGÍA Y ETNOLOGÍA 16 AL 20 DE JULIO DE 2012 EDITOR E S Bá r B a r a ar r o y o LUI S MÉNDEZ SALINA S REFE R ENCIA : Chocón, Jorge E. 2013 Complejos de conmemoración astronómica, complejos de ritual público o grupos Tipo E. En XXVI Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueológicas en Guatemala, 2012 (editado por B. Arroyo y L. Méndez Salinas), pp. 519-528. Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Guatemala. COMPLEJOS DE C ONMEMORA C IÓN ASTRONÓMI C A , C OMPLEJOS DE RITUAL PÚBLI C O O GRUPOS TIPO E Jorge E. Chocón PALABRAS CLAVE Sureste de Petén, Complejo Tipo Grupo E, Uaxactun. ABSTRACT This paper presents information on over 200 complexes that include Group E arrangements. The data belongs to Guatemala´s Atlas Arqueológico Project and includes information from sites in the southeas- tern Peten. This talks presents the variety present amongst these groups and its distribution within southeastern Peten. través del desarrollo de la investigación arquitec- tes, por lo que se toma como tal a los núcleos de las Atónica en el área Maya se ha considerado estos entidades políticas que forman la muestra, a pesar de conjuntos como principales debido a las características la diversidad de sus dimensiones, sin pretender com- astronómicas que se les atribuyen, principalmente al pararles en ningún momento con los grandes centros movimiento del sol, el programa Atlas Arqueológico de del norte de Petén. -
The PARI Journal Vol. XII, No. 3
ThePARIJournal A quarterly publication of the Pre-Columbian Art Research Institute Volume XII, No. 3, Winter 2012 Excavations of Nakum Structure 15: Discoveryof Royal Burials and In This Issue: Accompanying Offerings JAROSŁAW ŹRAŁKA Excavations of Institute of Archaeology, Jagiellonian University NakumStructure15: WIESŁAW KOSZKUL Discovery of Institute of Archaeology, Jagiellonian University Royal Burials and BERNARD HERMES Accompanying Proyecto Arqueológico Nakum, Guatemala Offerings SIMON MARTIN by University of Pennsylvania Museum Jarosław Źrałka Introduction the Triangulo Project of the Guatemalan Wiesław Koszkul Institute of Anthropology and History Bernard Hermes Two royal burials along with many at- (IDAEH). As a result of this research, the and tendant offerings were recently found epicenter and periphery of the site have Simon Martin in a pyramid located in the Acropolis been studied in detail and many structures complex at the Maya site of Nakum. These excavated and subsequently restored PAGES 1-20 discoveries were made during research (Calderón et al. 2008; Hermes et al. 2005; conducted under the aegis of the Nakum Hermes and Źrałka 2008). In 2006, thanks Archaeological Project, which has been to permission granted from IDAEH, a excavating the site since 2006. Artefacts new archaeological project was started Joel Skidmore discovered in the burials and the pyramid Editor at Nakum (The Nakum Archaeological [email protected] significantly enrich our understanding of Project) directed by Wiesław Koszkul the history of Nakum and throw new light and Jarosław Źrałka from the Jagiellonian Marc Zender on its relationship with neighboring sites. University, Cracow, Poland. Recently our Associate Editor Nakum is one of the most important excavations have focused on investigating [email protected] Maya sites located in the northeastern two untouched pyramids located in the Peten, Guatemala, in the area of the Southern Sector of the site, in the area of The PARI Journal Triangulo Park (a “cultural triangle” com- the so-called Acropolis. -
Topoxté Island, Yaxha, Guatemala
MOSS ISLAND Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. BROMELIACEAE Topoxté Island, Yaxha, Guatemala NICHOLAS HELLMUTH MOSS ISLAND August and September 2018 AUTHOR Nicholas Hellmuth EDITION SPANISH VERSION Vivian Díaz Marcella Sarti Elena Siekavizza EDITION ENGLISH VERSION María José Rabanales SPECIAL COLLABORATION Tojín Benita Malchic PHOTOGRAPHY Nicholas Hellmuth David Arrivillaga Erick Flores ART DIRECTOR Andrea Sánchez Díaz DIAGRAMMING OF SPANISH VERSION Daniel Gálvez DIAGRAMMING OF ENGLISH VERSION Carlos Marroquín LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS Moisés Daniel Pérez Díaz This report was made with the cooperation of the administrators of the Yaxha, Nakum and Naranjo National Park to share knowledge about the neotropical flora and fauna that exists in this area of Guatemala. This material can be used by students, teachers, and PHOTOGRAPH FROM COVER: Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. researchers to communicate the potential of Yaxha, Nakum and Photography by: Nicholas Hellmuth, FLAAR Mesoamerica, August 20th, 2018. National Park, Yaxha, Nakum and Naranjo, Guatemala. Naranjo Park for research and tourism. It also includes a learning Camera: Nikon D810. Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm FL ED VR. tool for biodiversity conservation for any person and organization. Values: f/13, 1/100, ISO 3,200. PHOTOGRAPH FROM CREDITS PAGE: Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Photography by: Nicholas Hellmuth, FLAAR Mesoamerica, December 19th, 2018. Topoxté, Petén, Guatemala. Camera: Nikon D5. Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm FL ED VR. Values: f/10, 1/250, ISO 1,600. CONTENT Presentation letter 04 Yaxha, Nakum and Naranjo National Park 05 Preface 06 Conservation of the archaeological legacy 07 Architectural aspects of the islands 08 Human settlement and their diet 11 The name of the island 13 Where can T. -
Foundation for Maya Cultural and Natural Heritage
Our mission is to coordinate efforts Foundation for Maya Cultural and provide resources to identify, and Natural Heritage lead, and promote projects that protect and maintain the cultural Fundación Patrimonio Cultural y Natural Maya and natural heritage of Guatemala. 2 # nombre de sección “What is in play is immense” HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco he Maya Biosphere Reserve is located in the heart of the Selva Maya, the Maya Jungle. It is an ecological treasure that covers one fifth of Guatemala’s landmass (21,602 Tsquare kilometers). Much of the area remains intact. It was established to preserve—for present and future generations— one of the most spectacular areas of natural and cultural heritage in the world. The Maya Biosphere Reserve is Guatemala’s last stronghold for large-bodied, wide-ranging endangered species, including the jaguar, puma, tapir, and black howler monkey. It also holds the highest concentration of Maya ruins. Clockwise from bottomleft José Pivaral (President of Pacunam), Prince Albert II of Monaco (sponsor), Mel Gibson (sponsor), Richard Hansen (Director of Mirador The year 2012 marks the emblematic change of an era in the ancient calendar of the Maya. This Archaeological Project) at El Mirador momentous event has sparked global interest in environmental and cultural issues in Guatemala. After decades of hard work by archaeologists, environmentalists, biologists, epigraphers, and other scientists dedicated to understanding the ancient Maya civilization, the eyes of the whole Pacunam Overview and Objectives 2 world are now focused on our country. Maya Biosphere Reserve 4 This provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to share with the world our pressing cause: Why is it important? the Maya Biosphere Reserve is in great danger. -
Terminal Classic Occupation in the Maya Sites Located in the Area of Triangulo Park, Peten, Guatemala
Prace Archeologiczne No. 62 Monographs Jarosław Źrałka Terminal Classic Occupation in the Maya Sites Located in the Area of Triangulo Park, Peten, Guatemala Jagiellonian University Press Kraków 2008 For Alicja and Elżbieta CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .................................................................................... 9 CHAPTER I: Introduction .................................................................................. 11 CHAPTER II: Triangulo Park – defi nition, geographical environment, history and methodology of research ............................................................. 19 CHAPTER III: Analysis of Terminal Classic occupation in the area of Triangulo Park ............................................................................................. 27 – Nakum ............................................................................................................ 27 – Naranjo ........................................................................................................... 135 – Yaxha .............................................................................................................. 146 – Minor sites ...................................................................................................... 175 – Intersite areas .................................................................................................. 187 CHAPTER IV: Summary and conclusions ......................................................... 191 – The Terminal Classic period in the Southern Maya Lowlands: an -
12 the Terminal Classic in the Area of the Yaxha Lagoon
12 THE TERMINAL CLASSIC IN THE AREA OF THE YAXHA LAGOON, PETÉN Bernard Hermes Gustavo Martínez Keywords: Maya archaeology, Guatemala, Petén, Yaxha, Topoxte, Terminal Classic period The time span comprised approximately between AD 850 and AD 950 has been denominated Terminal Classic in the Central Petén area. The archaeological evidence suggests that this period witnessed several upheavals which affected most of the cities that flourished during the Late Classic period. However, in the area of the Yaxha Lagoon, evidence provided by archaeological works conducted there suggests that the situation had a different development than that of some other centers investigated so far. The information gathered through the analysis of archaeological materials suggests that during the Terminal Classic period, the site was inhabited by a hierarchical society, led by an elite group that tried to maintain the sociopolitical system of the Late Classic rulers. Yaxha lies in the northwestern region of Petén. Located on the northern bank of the lagoon with the same name, it extends along a large scarp that runs parallel to the lagoon bank along a distance of 3 km. It includes a number of buildings, plazas and causeways built after the ground was arranged through leveling and terracing, in a descending east-to-west order. The occupation of the site began in the Middle Preclassic period, and just like all the other sites from Central Peten, it witnessed a strong development during the Late Preclassic, which extended throughout the first half of the Early Classic period. The poor evidence of activity during the second half of this period and the first half of the Late Classic period, allows for presuming that the site underwent a hiatus, which came to an end around the beginning of the second half of the Late Classic, when the city achieved its largest proportions. -
Las Modalidades Y Dinámicas De Las Relaciónes Entre Facciones Políticas En Piedras Negras, Petén, Guatemala : El Dualismo Político Damien Bazy
Las modalidades y dinámicas de las relaciónes entre facciones políticas en Piedras Negras, Petén, Guatemala : el dualismo político Damien Bazy To cite this version: Damien Bazy. Las modalidades y dinámicas de las relaciónes entre facciones políticas en Piedras Negras, Petén, Guatemala : el dualismo político. TRACE (Travaux et recherches dans les Amériques du Centre), Centro de Estudios Mexicanos y Centroamericanos (CEMCA) 2011, 59, pp.59-73. halshs- 01885797 HAL Id: halshs-01885797 https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-01885797 Submitted on 10 Oct 2018 HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est archive for the deposit and dissemination of sci- destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents entific research documents, whether they are pub- scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, lished or not. The documents may come from émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de teaching and research institutions in France or recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires abroad, or from public or private research centers. publics ou privés. Distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike| 4.0 International License TRACE 59 (Junio 2011): págs. 59-73 www.cemca.org.mx 5599 Damien Las modalidades y dinámicas de las Bazy relaciones entre facciones políticas en Piedras Negras, Petén, Guatemala El dualismo político Resumen: Retomando los planteamientos de Abstract: Following the lead of several Résumé : À l’instar de nombreux archéolo- varios arqueólogos, intentaremos -
&Xcavaciones En El Sitio Arqueológico La Blanca, Petén
Juan Antonio Valdés 1 y Cristina Vida/ Lorenzo2 &xcavaciones en el sitio arqueológico La Blanca, Petén. El sitio arqueológico La Blanca a manera de frontera el noreste y el se localiza en las proximidades de sureste de Fetén (Fig. 1). las antiguas ciudades de Ucanal y Salsipuedes, que durante el Clásico Para llegar a La Blanca se sigue Tardío mantuvieron relevancia en el la carretera que va de Ciudad Flores desarrollo político de la región. Este a Melchor de Meneos, desviándo centro también es conocido con el se pocos kilómetros hacia el sur a nombre maya de Chac Há y se cons la altura del asentamiento La Pól- truyó al pie de una serranía que vora. Sus coordenadas geográficas marca el límite noreste de la cuenca son 89º27'43"636E, 16º54'48"135N del Río Salsipuedes, zona que abar referidas al mapa cartográfico de ca una extensión de 22 km de largo Guatemala. A sólo tres kilómetros por 4 km de ancho a cada lado del de distancia del sitio se localiza la río indicado (Laporte y Mejía 2005). aldea La Blanca, junto a una laguna El asentamiento arqueológico se en que emplea también el mismo nom cuentra al norte del río Salsipuedes, bre (Muñoz y Vidal 2005). En la ac que es un afluente del río Mopán, tualidad, el sitio constituye una au que pasan atravesando esta zona téntica "isla" de vegetación en medio de sabana húmeda, para delimitar de una amplia extensión deforestada por trabajos agrícolas y ganadería, donde parte de los terrenos se inun ' Arqueólogo, miembro del Instituto de Investigaciones de Ja Escuela de Historia, Universidad de San Carlos de dan fácilmente como consecuencia Guatemala. -
The Realities of Looting in the Rural Villages of El Petén, Guatemala
FAMSI © 1999: Sofia Paredes Maury Surviving in the Rainforest: The Realities of Looting in the Rural Villages of El Petén, Guatemala Research Year : 1996 Culture : Maya Chronology : Contemporary Location : Petén, Guatemala Site : Tikal Table of Contents Note to the Reader Introduction Purpose, Methodology, and Logistics Geographical Setting Rainforest Products and Seasonal Campsites Who are the Looters? Magic and Folklore Related to Looting Voices in the Forest Tombs with Riches, Tombs with Magic Glossary of local words Local Knowledge about Maya Art and History Local Classification of Precolumbian Remains Local Re-Utilization of Archaeological Objects Destruction vs. Conservation. What are the Options? Cultural Education in Guatemala The Registration of Archaeological Patrimony Acknowledgements List of Figures Sources Cited Abbreviations Note to the Reader The present article is intended to be used as an informational source relating to the role of local villagers involved in the process of looting. For reasons of privacy, I have used the letters of the Greek alphabet to give certain individuals fictitious names. Words that refer to local mannerisms and places related to the topic, which are in the Spanish or Maya languages, are written in italics. The names of institutions are in Spanish as well, and abbreviations are listed at the end of the article. The map is shown below. Submitted 02/01/1997 by : Sofia Paredes Maury 2 Introduction This study was supported in part by funds from the Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc. (FAMSI, Crystal River, FL). It is an introductory research that focuses on the extraction and commercialization of Precolumbian artifacts by the rural villagers of El Petén, and the role of the community and site museums in Guatemala.