Places on record what is known about prehistoric settlement patterns in several American areas. It provides basic source material and areas of interest for future research.
In this abundantly illustrated third and final volume on the artifacts found by Edward H. Thompson in the Well of Sacrifice, specialists analyze the great variety of objects and debate whether they represent evidence of dateable prehistorical ritual. The collection includes the rare remains of hundreds of textiles, wooden objects, and copal incense offerings that were preserved in the waters of this limestone sinkhole, as well as the lithics, ceramics and bone and shell artifacts commonly found in Maya burials and caches and about 250 mammalian remains. These objects are remarkable for having been cut, torn, broken, and burned before they were thrown into the green waters of the sacred well at Chichen Itza.
In 1958 Gordon R. Willey and Philip Phillips first published Method and Theory in American Archaeology - a volume that went through five printings, the last in 1967 at the height of what became known as the new, or processual, archaeology. The advent of processual archaeology, according to Willey and Phillips, represented a ""theoretical debate...a question of whether archaeology should be the study of cultural history or the study of cultural process."" Willey and Phillips suggested that little interpretation had taken place in American archaeology, and their book offered an analytical perspective; the methods they described and the structural framework they used for synthesizing American prehistory were all geared toward interpretation. Method and Theory served as the catalyst and primary reader on the topic for over a decade. This facsimile reprint edition of the original University of Chicago Press volume includes a new foreword by Gordon R. Willey, which outlines the state of American archaeology at the time of the original publication, and a new introduction by the editors to place the book in historical context. The bibliography is exhaustive. Academic libraries, students, professionals, and knowledgeable amateurs will welcome this new edition of a standard-maker among texts on American archaeology.
Seibal is a major ruin of the southern Maya lowlands, its vast ceremonial center covering several high hills on the banks of the Pasion River in the Guatemalan Department of Peten. In five volumes published over a 15-year period, the archaeological team headed by Gordon R. Willey presents a comprehensive review of their fieldwork from 1964 to 1968 and the results of many years of subsequent data analysis. The volumes also report on explorations in the peripheral settlements outside of the Seibal center and provide a regional view of the evolution of lowland Maya culture from the Middle and Late Preclassic through the Late Classic periods.
Seibal is a major ruin of the southern Maya lowlands, its vast ceremonial center covering several high hills on the banks of the Pasion River in the Guatemalan Department of Peten. In five volumes published over a 15-year period, the archaeological team headed by Gordon R. Willey presents a comprehensive review of their fieldwork from 1964 to 1968 and the results of many years of subsequent data analysis. The volumes also report on explorations in the peripheral settlements outside of the Seibal center and provide a regional view of the evolution of lowland Maya culture from the Middle and Late Preclassic through the Late Classic periods.
Early Ancon and Early Supe Culture: Chavin Horizon Sites of the Central Peruvian Coast is a book written by Gordon R. Willey. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the archaeological sites and cultures of the central Peruvian coast during the Chavin Horizon period. The Chavin Horizon period is a period of cultural and artistic development in the Andes region of South America that occurred between 900 and 200 BC.The book focuses on the Early Ancon and Early Supe cultures, which were two of the most important cultures during this period. The author provides detailed descriptions of the archaeological sites associated with these cultures, including their architecture, pottery, and other artifacts. The book also explores the social and economic organization of these cultures, as well as their religious beliefs and practices.Overall, Early Ancon and Early Supe Culture: Chavin Horizon Sites of the Central Peruvian Coast is an important resource for anyone interested in the archaeology and history of the Andes region of South America. It provides a detailed and insightful look into the cultures and societies that existed in this region during one of its most important periods of development.With Special Sections By Lila M. O'Neale, Margaret Ashley Towle, W. G. Haag, Marshall T. Newman, And Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
James Ford devoted his life to establishing a chronology for prehistory based on ceramic types. This volume traces the development of culture history in American archaeology by providing a single reference for all Ford's writing on chronology.
Excavations on Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida: And Excavations in Southeast Florida is a comprehensive archaeological study conducted by John Mann Goggin. The book provides a detailed account of the excavations carried out on Upper Matecumbe Key, located in the Florida Keys, and in Southeast Florida. The study covers a wide range of archaeological topics, including prehistoric and historic settlement patterns, the use of natural resources, and cultural practices of the indigenous people who inhabited the area.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the excavations conducted on Upper Matecumbe Key, which is situated in the northernmost portion of the Florida Keys. The author provides a detailed description of the archaeological sites, including their location, size, and features. He also discusses the artifacts recovered from the sites, such as pottery, stone tools, and bone tools, and provides insights into the cultural practices of the indigenous people who inhabited the area.The second part of the book covers the excavations conducted in Southeast Florida. The author provides a detailed account of the archaeological sites, including their location, size, and features. He also discusses the artifacts recovered from the sites, such as pottery, stone tools, and bone tools, and provides insights into the cultural practices of the indigenous people who inhabited the area.Overall, Excavations on Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida: And Excavations in Southeast Florida is an important contribution to the field of archaeology, providing valuable insights into the prehistoric and historic settlement patterns, cultural practices, and use of natural resources of the indigenous people who inhabited the Florida Keys and Southeast Florida.Yale University Publications In Anthropology, No. 41-42. Edited By Irving Rouse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
