Excavations in the East Plaza of Tikal, Volumes I and II
| Author | : Christopher Jones |
| Publisher | : UPenn Museum of Archaeology |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 1996-01-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0924171421 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780924171420 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (420 Downloads) |
Download or read book Excavations in the East Plaza of Tikal, Volumes I and II written by Christopher Jones and published by UPenn Museum of Archaeology. This book was released on 1996-01-29 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes description of the excavations in the East Plaza and the large acropolis-like mound to the east. all of the structures of the East Plaza are supported by a single flat surface, Platform 5D-2. Excavation revealed that the area maintained a constancy of form over time. The East Plaza served as an area for the gathering of large crowds of people. The author has identified the eastern portion of the Plaza as the principal marketplace of Tikal. University Museum Monograph, 92
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