Cities of the Maya in seven epochs, 1250 B.C. to A.D. 1903

Description:

"This book divides the 3,000 year time span into seven sections providing a detailed vignette of events, explorers, and people. Among topics covered are shamanistic rites; the Preclassic megacity of El Mirador and its neighbor Nakbe; the creation myth of the Hero Twins and its role organizing Maya society; and power struggles between the cities Tikal and Calakmul"--Provided by publisher.

subjects: Extinct cities,  Urban residence,  Antiquities,  Mayas,  History,  Mayas, antiquities,  Cities and towns, mexico

Places: Central America,  Mexico