Civic and Household Community Relationships at Teotihuacan, Mexico: a Space Syntax Approach

A novel integration of space syntax with archaeological data reveals the intricate community structures and systems of authority within Teotihuacan's epicentral zone. This approach demonstrates how spatial configurations of buildings and public spaces reflect both civic and household interactions, offering a materialist framework to identify communities at varying scales. By modifying Yaeger and Canuto's interactional approach, researchers uncovered nuanced patterns of social organization, challenging conventional interpretations of Teotihuacan's urban landscape.

Morton, S. G., Peuramaki-Brown, M. M., Dawson, P. C., & Seibert, J. D. (2012). Civic and Household Community Relationships at Teotihuacan, Mexico: a Space Syntax Approach. Cambridge Archaeological Journal, 22(3), 387–400. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0959774312000467