Kukulkan's Realm
Kukulkan's Realm

Author: Marilyn Masson

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2014-04-15

Total Pages: 756

ISBN-13: 1492012734

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Kukulkan's Realm chronicles the fabric of socioeconomic relationships and religious practice that bound the Postclassic Maya city of Mayapán's urban residents together for nearly three centuries. Presenting results of ten years of household archaeology at the city, including field research and laboratory analysis, the book discusses the social, political, economic, and ideological makeup of this complex urban center. Masson and Peraza Lope's detailed overview provides evidence of a vibrant market economy that played a critical role in the city's political and economic success. They offer new perspectives from the homes of governing elites, secondary administrators, affluent artisans, and poorer members of the service industries. Household occupational specialists depended on regional trade for basic provisions that were essential to crafting industries, sustenance, and quality of life. Settlement patterns reveal intricate relationships of households with neighbors, garden plots, cultivable fields, thoroughfares, and resources. Urban planning endeavored to unite the cityscape and to integrate a pluralistic populace that derived from hometowns across the Yucatán peninsula. New data from Mayapán, the pinnacle of Postclassic Maya society, contribute to a paradigm change regarding the evolution and organization of Maya society in general and make Kukulkan's Realm a must-read for students and scholars of the ancient Maya and Mesoamerica.

Kukulcan's Realm
Kukulcan's Realm

Author: Marilyn Masson

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2014-11-15

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 1607323206

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Kukulcan's Realm chronicles the fabric of socioeconomic relationships and religious practice that bound the Postclassic Maya city of Mayapán's urban residents together for nearly three centuries. Presenting results of ten years of household archaeology at the city, including field research and laboratory analysis, the book discusses the social, political, economic, and ideological makeup of this complex urban center. Masson and Peraza Lope's detailed overview provides evidence of a vibrant market economy that played a critical role in the city's political and economic success. They offer new perspectives from the homes of governing elites, secondary administrators, affluent artisans, and poorer members of the service industries. Household occupational specialists depended on regional trade for basic provisions that were essential to crafting industries, sustenance, and quality of life. Settlement patterns reveal intricate relationships of households with neighbors, garden plots, cultivable fields, thoroughfares, and resources. Urban planning endeavored to unite the cityscape and to integrate a pluralistic populace that derived from hometowns across the Yucatán peninsula. New data from Mayapán, the pinnacle of Postclassic Maya society, contribute to a paradigm change regarding the evolution and organization of Maya society in general and make Kukulcan's Realm a must-read for students and scholars of the ancient Maya and Mesoamerica.

The Friar and the Maya
The Friar and the Maya

Author: Matthew Restall

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2023-12-22

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1646424247

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The Friar and the Maya offers a full study and new translation of the Relación de las Cosas de Yucatán (Account of the Things of Yucatan) by a unique set of eminent scholars, created by them over more than a decade from the original manuscript held by the Real Academia de la Historia in Madrid. This critical and careful reading of the Account is long overdue in Maya studies and will forever change how this seminal text is understood and used. For generations, scholars used (and misused) the Account as the sole eyewitness insight into an ancient civilization. It is credited to the sixteenth-century Spanish Franciscan, monastic inquisitor, and bishop Diego de Landa, whose legacy is complex and contested. His extensive writings on Maya culture and history were lost in the seventeenth century, save for the fragment that is the Account, discovered in the nineteenth century, and accorded near-biblical status in the twentieth as the first “ethnography” of the Maya. However, the Account is not authored by Landa alone; it is a compilation of excerpts, many from writings by other Spaniards—a significant revelation made here for the first time. This new translation accurately reflects the style and vocabulary of the original manuscript. It is augmented by a monograph—comprising an introductory chapter, seven essays, and hundreds of notes—that describes, explains, and analyzes the life and times of Diego de Landa, the Account, and the role it has played in the development of modern Maya studies. The Friar and the Maya is an innovative presentation on an important and previously misunderstood primary source.

The Yucatan Hall of Records:
The Yucatan Hall of Records:

Author: Vernon Q. Murray Ph.D.

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2016-10-21

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1532005393

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A thousand years ago the Mayas created a map of the world. At Chichen Itza they built temples to represent the nations of the Western Hemisphereincluding a replica of modern day Washington, D.C. Their Temple of the Bearded Man stands where the Lincoln Memorial would stand in the future, and their memorial wall of dead soldiers was built where the Vietnam Wall would stand. Their France temple describes Frances Gaelic and German invasions, and their tectonic plates show major earthquake zonesincluding one along the Rio Grande Rift. Uxmal (meaning, The Future)the map of the Eastern Hemisphereshows Asian men in parkas on The Great Pyramid (Mt. Everest), Beijing as the home of fortunetelling, and a major earthquake in Qinghai. Overall, however, the map focuses on Americathe United States; and the Mayan creation myths describe the creation of Americanot the creation of earth. Even Omeyocan, the Mayan paradise, sounds suspiciously like, American. Did an American space-time traveler trick the Mayas into believing he was a god? Is that why they built the Yucatan Hall of Records?

Mesoamerican Archaeology
Mesoamerican Archaeology

Author: Lisa Overholtzer

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-02-22

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1119160928

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A unique and wide-ranging introduction to the major prehispanic and colonial societies of Mexico and Central America, featuring new and revised material throughout Mesoamerican Archaeology: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, provides readers with a diverse and well-balanced view of the archaeology of the indigenous societies of Mexico and Central America, helping students better understand key concepts and engage with contemporary debates and issues within the field. The fully updated second edition incorporates contemporary research that reflects new approaches and trends in Mesoamerican archaeology. New and revised chapters from first-time and returning authors cover the archaeology of Mesoamerican cultural history, from the early Gulf Coast Olmec, to the Classic and Postclassic Maya, to the cultures of Oaxaca and Central Mexico before and after colonization. Presenting a wide range of approaches that illustrate political, socio-economic, and symbolic interpretations, this textbook: Encourages students to consider diverse ways of thinking about Mesoamerica: as a linguistic area, as a geographic region, and as a network of communities of practice Represents a wide spectrum of perspectives and approaches to Mesoamerican archaeology, including coverage of the Postclassic and Colonial periods Enables readers to think critically about how explanations of the past are produced, verified, and debated Includes accessible introductory material to ensure that students and non-specialists understand the chronological and geographic frameworks of the Mesoamerican tradition Discusses recent developments in the contemporary theory and practice of Mesoamerican archaeology Presents new and original research by a team of internationally recognized contributors Mesoamerican Archaeology: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, is ideal for use in undergraduate courses on the archaeology of Mexico and Central America, as well as for broader courses on the archaeology of the Americas.

Traffic Stop
Traffic Stop

Author: Stacey L Cahill

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2023-10-25

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13:

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About the Book In the placid village of Liberty, Nebraska, everything on the surface is simple. It’s a tight-knit community and the streets are safe. From the outside, families like the Kennedy’s are perfect exemplars of their little community. Otis Kennedy, the patriarch, serves as the small town’s legal kingpin and good-old-boy extraordinaire. His son, Layne, is a dedicated mortician and single father doing his best to make ends meet for his daughter, Marley. Marley, however, breaks this mold. A loner by disposition and privy to dark secrets that would destroy her family’s reputation, Marley is disillusioned with the world; her only light in this darkness is her twin brother Seth, a spiritual chimera that acts as her literal guardian angel. Marley knows the truth; There is a rotten vein that runs through her family, through her town, through society itself: Human Trafficking. Otis, when he’s not at Elk’s Club meetings or on the gold course, acts as legal counsel for a human trafficking ring. Layne suffers every day to forget the death of his first love, Marley’s mother, Lupe. And when Marley gets caught up in the darkness that pervades her family, it is only the Kennedy’s efforts and her ancestral Mayan ties that can pull her through the abyss.

Dawn on Kukulkan
Dawn on Kukulkan

Author: Jock Whitehouse

Publisher: Weiser Books

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 160925340X

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In this exhilarating sequel to his acclaimed Ledge of Quetzal, Whitehouse takes us to the sacred ballgame at Chichen Itza (Kukulkan) that will determine the fate of human life on earth. In the tradition of Carlos Castaneda and Paolo Coelho, Jock Whitehouse’s Dawn on Kukulkan returns us to the magical landscape of Southern Mexico and the further spiritual adventures of Daniel Bancroft, the protagonist hero of The Ledge of Quetzal. After witnessing the Great Economic Meltdown of September 2008, and the shattering of a collective confidence in the future, Daniel once again finds himself flying to Mexico on a sacred journey – this time to the great playing field that lies at the entrance to Kukulkan, the Mayan temple at Chichen Itza, where a ballgame to determine the fate of life on earth is to be played out before sunrise on 12/21/2012. An intimate journey of personal transformation and spiritual awakening, this book is also a wake-up call in fable form: we can reverse the destructive course of humanity but only if we are courageous enough to dismantle the illusion of our differences and embrace our connection as one human family.

Historical and Archaeological Perspectives on the Itzas of Petén, Guatemala
Historical and Archaeological Perspectives on the Itzas of Petén, Guatemala

Author: Prudence M. Rice

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2018-03-01

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 160732668X

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Historical and Archaeological Perspectives on the Itzas of Petén, Guatemala is the first exhaustively detailed and thorough account of the Itzas—a Maya group that dominated much of the western lowland area of tropical forest, swamps, and grasslands in Petén, Guatemala. Examining archaeological and historical evidence, Prudence Rice and Don Rice present a theoretical perspective on the Itzas’ origins and an overview of the social, political, linguistic, and environmental history of the area; explain the Spanish view of the Itzas during the Conquest; and explore the material culture of the Itzas as it has been revealed in recent surveys and excavations. The long but fragmented history of the Petén Itzas requires investigation across multiple periods and regions. Chapters in this six-part overview interweave varying data pertaining to this group—archaeological, artifactual, indigenous textual, Spanish historical—from multiple languages and academic fields, such as anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, ecology, and history. Part I introduces the lowland Itzas, northern and southern, with an emphasis on those of the central Petén lakes area. Part II discusses general Itza origins and identities in the Epiclassic period, while part III reviews Spanish perceptions and misconceptions of the Petén Itzas in their Contact-period writings. With these temporal anchors, parts IV and V present the archaeology and artifacts of the Petén Itzas, including pottery, architecture, and arrow points, from varied sites and excavations but primarily focusing on the island capital of Tayza/Nojpetén. Part VI summarizes key data and themes of the preceding chapters for a new understanding of the Petén Itzas. A companion volume to The Kowoj—a similar treatment of the Petén Itzas’ regional neighbors—Historical and Archaeological Perspectives on the Itzas of Petén, Guatemala demonstrates the unique physical, cultural, and social framework that was home to the Petén Itza, along with their backstory in northern Yucatán. Archaeologists, historians, art historians, and geographers who specialize in the Maya and the Postclassic, Contact, and Colonial periods will find this book of particular interest. Contributors: Mark Brenner, Leslie G. Cecil, Charles Andrew Hofling, Nathan J. Meissner, Timothy W. Pugh, Yuko Shiratori

Mesoamerican Pyramids
Mesoamerican Pyramids

Author: A.J. Kingston

Publisher: A.J. Kingston

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1839384018

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Unlock the secrets of the ancient world with the Mesoamerican Pyramids Book Bundle, a captivating collection that takes you on a journey through the mystique of four remarkable pyramids: Chichen Itza, the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Pyramid of the Inscriptions. Immerse yourself in the rich history, captivating myths, and profound significance of these awe-inspiring structures with four meticulously researched and beautifully written books. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of Mesoamerican civilizations. Book 1 - Echoes of the Ancients: Unraveling the Secrets of Chichen Itza's Pyramid Uncover the enigmatic ruins of Chichen Itza with this in-depth exploration of its iconic pyramid. Discover the rise of the Maya civilization, delve into the architectural marvels of Chichen Itza, and witness the sacred rituals and ancient practices that once took place within its walls. Echoes of the Ancients will transport you back in time, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural significance of this extraordinary pyramid. Book 2 - Rays of the Sun: Exploring the Mysteries of the Pyramid of the Sun Experience the awe-inspiring power of the Pyramid of the Sun as you unravel its mysteries. Delve into the mythology and cosmology surrounding this magnificent structure, and uncover its celestial alignments and astronomical significance. Rays of the Sun will take you on a captivating journey of discovery, shedding light on the profound connections between ancient civilizations and the celestial realm. Book 3 - Shadows of the Moon: Journeying Through the Enigma of the Pyramid of the Moon Embark on an intriguing exploration of the Pyramid of the Moon, a mysterious and revered structure shrouded in shadows and enigma. Unveil the secrets of lunar worship, decipher the symbolism and iconography adorning its facades, and immerse yourself in the rituals and ceremonies that once took place in its sacred spaces. Shadows of the Moon will guide you through the spiritual realms and ancient beliefs associated with this extraordinary pyramid. Book 4 - Whispers from the Past: Decoding the Glyphs of the Pyramid of the Inscriptions Step into the world of the Pyramid of the Inscriptions, a captivating pyramid adorned with intricate glyphs and inscriptions. Decode the ancient Mayan script, unravel the historical narratives, and explore the rich tapestry of stories carved into its stone. Whispers from the Past will transport you to the realm of Mayan kings, revealing the hidden meanings and fascinating tales hidden within this remarkable pyramid. Why choose the Mesoamerican Pyramids Book Bundle? Comprehensive Coverage: Dive deep into the world of Mesoamerican pyramids with four meticulously researched and expertly written books that cover the most renowned pyramids of the region. Rich Cultural Context: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of each pyramid, providing you with a holistic perspective on Mesoamerican civilizations. Captivating Narrative: Immerse yourself in the captivating storytelling and engaging narrative style that brings the history and mysteries of each pyramid to life. Expert Authorship: Written by renowned experts in Mesoamerican archaeology and history, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and expertise. Discover the secrets, unravel the mysteries, and unlock the profound wisdom of the Mesoamerican pyramids with the Mesoamerican Pyramids Book Bundle. Whether you are an avid history enthusiast, a lover of ancient civilizations, or simply seeking a captivating read, this book bundle will take you on an extraordinary journey through time and space. Order your bundle today and embark on an adventure that will leave you in awe of the magnificent achievements of our ancient ancestors.

The Maya World
The Maya World

Author: Scott R. Hutson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-06-17

Total Pages: 983

ISBN-13: 1351029568

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The Maya World brings together over 60 authors, representing the fields of archaeology, art history, epigraphy, geography, and ethnography, who explore cutting-edge research on every major facet of the ancient Maya and all sub-regions within the Maya world. The Maya world, which covers Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Mexico, Honduras, and El Salvador, contains over a hundred ancient sites that are open to tourism, eight of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and many thousands more that have been dug or await investigation. In addition to captivating the lay public, the ancient Maya have attracted scores of major interdisciplinary research expeditions and hundreds of smaller projects going back to the 19th century, making them one of the best-known ancient cultures. The Maya World explores their renowned writing system, towering stone pyramids, exquisitely painted murals, and elaborate funerary tombs as well as their creative agricultural strategies, complex social, economic, and political relationships, widespread interactions with other societies, and remarkable cultural resilience in the face of historical ruptures. This is an invaluable reference volume for scholars of the ancient Maya, including archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists.