Royal Courts Of The Ancient Maya: Volume 2: Dat... Apr 2026

A primary feature of is its detailed archaeological focus on specific Maya site centers. While Volume 1 provides theoretical frameworks, Volume 2 presents primary data and case studies from key locations to reconstruct the social and political life of the Maya elite. Key features of this volume include:

: Combines data from various fields such as epigraphy (inscriptions), art history (murals, vase paintings), ethnohistory , and bone chemistry analyses . Royal Courts of the Ancient Maya: Volume 2: Dat...

: Specifically tailored for researchers and advanced students, offering a more technical and data-driven approach than the first volume. A primary feature of is its detailed archaeological

: Examines the role of physical structures, such as thrones at Uaxactun and Tikal, and audiencias (reception rooms) as interfaces between public and private court life. art history (murals