Everyday Life in the Classic Maya World

Everyday Life in the Classic Maya World introduces readers to a range of people who lived during the Classic period (200-800 CE) of Maya civilization. Traci Ardren here reconstructs the individual experiences of Maya people across all social arenas and experiences, including less-studied populations, such as elders, children, and non-gender binary people. Putting people, rather than objects, at the heart of her narrative, she examines the daily activities of a small rural household of farmers and artists, hunting and bee-keeping rituals, and the bustling activities of the urban marketplace. Ardren bases her study on up-to-date and diverse sources and approaches, including archaeology, art history, epigraphy, and ethnography. Her volume reveals the stories of ancient Maya people and also shows the relevance of those stories today. Written in an engaging style, Everyday Life in the Classic Maya World offers readers at all levels a view into the amazing accomplishments of a culture that continues to fascinate.

Author: Traci Ardren
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 06/22/2023
Pages: 275
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.99w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781107682917
ISBN10: 1107682916
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Archaeology
- Medical | Cardiology
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Native American Studies