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The origin of the Maya states

by Loa P. Traxler, Robert Sharer

This volume of essays examines the Preclassic origins and development of Maya states from 1000 BCE to 250 CE. Utilising recent archaeological data, contributors analyse regional developments, political systems, and the role of interregional interaction.

Accession 19657 ISBN 9781934536865 Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press
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