World Heritage Site: Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE28C4DC9753
Summary
Recent ceramic studies in the Palenque region reveal significant insights into the social and ceremonial dynamics of the Classic Maya civilization. The research challenges conventional settlement pattern analyses by demonstrating how ceramic artifacts can elucidate complex relationships between major ceremonial centers and smaller communities. By examining diverse ceramic assemblages, the study highlights contrasting approaches to understanding spatial-temporal reconstructions, offering a nuanced perspective on the organization and interaction within Maya society during this pivotal period.
Citation
Rands, R. L. (2012). Cerámica de la región de Palenque, México. Estudios de Cultura Maya, 6. https://doi.org/10.19130/iifl.ecm.1967.6.286
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