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Presents excavation reports, environmental surveys, and artifact descriptions from research carried out at Mayan settlements between 1975 and 1977 in the Stann Creek District of Belize. Topics include environment and land use among the Maya, excavation at coastal and inland sites, and artifacts such as ceramics, faunal remains, and flaked and ground stone. Includes b&w photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Highlands of the Lowlands: Environment and Archaeology in the Stann Creek District, Belize, Central America ANNOTATION
"Technical report on a survey and excavation program in east-central Belize, including the coast and inland regions that rise toward the Maya Mountains. Focus is on natural environments and the ancient Mayas' adaptation to them. Includes descriptions and analyses of pottery, chipped and ground stone, and animal bone"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
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Presents excavation reports, environmental surveys, and artifact descriptions from research carried out at Mayan settlements between 1975 and 1977 in the Stann Creek District of Belize. Topics include environment and land use among the Maya, excavation at coastal and inland sites, and artifacts such as ceramics, faunal remains, and flaked and ground stone. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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