Stone

Classic Maya communities adapted their stone-processing techniques to meet the demands of lime and salt production, reflecting proactive natural resource management. This study reveals that larger civic-ceremonial complexes, such as Tikal and Caracol, required significantly more lime and salt annually compared to smaller sites like Copán or Aguateca. The research highlights pronounced differences in production and procurement between urban and rural contexts, with communities developing fuel-efficient methods to maximize resource use. Investigations into Pre-Colonial lime and salt production provide a nuanced understanding of how Maya societies adjusted their practices in response to changing environmental, socio-political, and climatic conditions.

Seligson, K. E. (2023). Stone. The Maya and Climate Change, 137–163. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197652923.003.0006