A Touch of Teotihuacan at Izapa: the Contents of Two Burials from Group F

Two burials excavated at Izapa in 1963 contain rare green obsidian artifacts linked to Teotihuacan, suggesting political independence for Izapa during the Middle Classic period. The study describes these burials and their contents, interpreting the Teotihuacan-made objects as gifts that reflect Izapa's autonomous status. This interpretation aligns with Spence's (1996) model of Teotihuacan exchange dynamics, providing new insights into the social and political relationships between these ancient Mesoamerican centers.

Clark, J. E., & Lee, T. A. (2018). A TOUCH OF TEOTIHUACAN AT IZAPA: THE CONTENTS OF TWO BURIALS FROM GROUP F. Ancient Mesoamerica, 29(2), 265–288. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0956536118000147