Ancient Mesoamerica drew world interest in the 19th century when
photographs, drawings, and descriptions of discoveries of ruined
cities in exotic locations in Mexico and Central America were
published. These accounts from early explorers, archaeologists, and
travelers made the cultures and archaeological sites of ancient
Mesoamerica including the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Mixtec, Tarascan,
Toltec, Zapotec, and other civilizations a major focus of intensive
research, public and private funding, and lay interest. The A to Z
of Ancient Mesoamerica covers some of the major discoveries
throughout ancient Mesoamerica from the last 100 years. The results
of previous and continuing research and explorations, plus recent
interpretations of ancient cultures and new work at archaeological
sites in Mesoamerica are summarized here. Included in this volume
are information and insights on archaeological sites, material
culture, social and economic organization, religion and belief
systems, and the social history of ancient Mesoamerica. The entries
contain geographical, chronological, historical, and interpretive
data that serve as a condensed and accessible resource of reference
material. Also presented here are select historical personages of
ancient times and some brief notes on their lives and
accomplishments taken from hieroglyphic texts, painted books or
codices, and written documents and oral histories from the colonial
period. With a bibliography and chronology, this text will be the
perfect starting point for high school or undergraduate research,
and a helpful ready-reference for more experienced scholars.
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