Braswell & Glascock (2002)

Geochemical Evidence for Long-Distance Exchange

Edited by M. D. Glascock (2002). Bergin and Garvey, Westport, CN.

The Emergence of Market Economies in the Ancient Maya World: Obsidian Exchange in Terminal Classic Yucatan, Mexico

G. E. Braswell and M. D. Glascock

Abstract

During the 9th to 11th centuries A.D., a period known as the Terminal Classic, Chichén Itzá was the dominant city and capital of central Yucatán Mexico. For many years, the relationship between the Maya of Chichén Itzá and non-Maya peoples of central Mexico has been the subject of debate. New data derived from obsidian collections from the city reveal for the first time important economic connections between Chichén Itzá and several sites and regions in the Mexican highlands and Gulf Coast

Number of samples in dataset:619

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Recent research reported by the Archaeometry Lab at MURR after June 2005 is based on support by the National Science Foundation under our current grant number 0504015.
Earlier research was supported by several NSF grants, including the following numbers: 8801707, 9102016, 9503035, 9802366, 9977237, 0102325, and 0405042.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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