Exploring Maya Ritual Caves : Dark Secrets from the Maya Underworld
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0759119872
ISBN-13
9780759119871
Publisher
AltaMira Press
Imprint
AltaMira Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 11th, 2011
Print length
240 Pages
Weight
562 grams
Dimensions
24.00 x 16.40 x 2.00 cms
Product Classification:
History of the AmericasAncient history: to c 500 CEArchaeology by period / region
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Exploring Maya Ritual Caves offers a rare survey and explication of most of the known ancient Maya ritual caves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. The caves were the Maya underworld, where rituals, including animal and human sacrifice, were carried out. The Maya cave cult and mythology, construction and modification of the caves, and cult art and artifacts are discussed. Chladek, an intrepid explorer, then describes important caves that he has recently visited and provides photos of their wonders.
Exploring Maya Ritual Caves offers a rare survey and explication of most of the known ancient Maya ritual caves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. The caves were the Maya underworld, where rituals, including animal and human sacrifice, were carried out. The Maya cave cult and mythology, construction and modification of the caves, and cult art and artifacts are discussed. Chládek, an intrepid explorer, then describes important caves that he has recently visited and provides photos of their wonders.
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