| Autor: |
Seligson, Kenneth E., Ortiz Ruiz, Soledad, Barba Pingarrón, Luis |
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Ancient Mesoamerica; 2019, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p199-219, 21p |
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Burnt lime has played a significant role in daily Maya life since at least as far back as 1100 b.c. , and yet its ephemeral nature has limited archaeological studies of its production. The application of new surveying and remote sensing technologies in recent decades is now allowing for a more in-depth investigation of the burnt lime industries that existed in different subregions of the Maya area. This article provides an overview of the current understanding of pre-Hispanic Maya burnt lime production. It then presents an analysis of the factors influencing the development and identification of distinct subregional lime production industries, including: lime consumption requirements and inter-site spacing; natural environment; local social and economic trajectories; and the objectives and survey universes of archaeological investigations. In reporting the tremendous advances made over the past few decades, this paper encourages archaeologists to include a focus on identifying lime production features in their research agendas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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