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Famsi: Surface Archaeology in the Chilapa Zitiala Area (2003)
Study at the Chilapa-Zitlala, Mexico site indicates possibility of Olmec presence.
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Famsi: Sculpture Reconstruction Copan, Honduras (2002)
Structure is discussed and well as its purpose as a dwelling place for a ruler/deity.
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Famsi: Temple 22 Facade Reconstruction Project (2001)
Preliminary research indicates that structure was a sacred mountain used as a political center. Discussion of sculpture meanings is included.
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Famsi: Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs
John Montgomery's Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs is a unique reference to the hieroglyphic writing of the ancient Maya that presents over 1,200 hieroglyphs or glyph compounds. Each entry includes the hieroglyph, phonetic transcription,...
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Famsi: Examining Nature of Maya Collapse of Copan (1999) [Pdf]
Archaeological fieldwork focuses on severity and timing of factors that led to the collapse of Mayan culture.
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Famsi: Report on Chan Chich Archaeological Project (1997) [Pdf]
Read a PDF file offering great detail and pictures of the excavation of the Chan Chich Archaeological Project.
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Famsi: Architectural Restoration Criteria in the Mayan Area
Restoration of Mayan sites is a controversial subject. Document offers guidelines for the restoration of excavated areas for the purpose of tourism. The author reports problems in the rebuilding and restoration of famous sites such as...
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Famsi: Dating Cholula, Mexico (2003)
Researchers infer that Cholula construction may have begun at the same time as Great Pyramid in Teotihuacan. Readers are able to download the PDF file.
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Famsi: Ceramic Sequence of Piedras Negras, Guatemala (2003)
Report offers history of the production of ceramic pieces from 500 B.C. to 900 A.D. Photographs document each cultural phase and work. Readers can download this PDF at the bottom of the page.
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Famsi: Investigations at an Olmec Community
Excellent pictures of domestic areas. Pollen analysis offers information on farming and socialization.
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Famsi: Tarascan Copper Metallurgy at Itziparatzico (2003)
Excavation indicates Itziparatzico was an area of sophisticated copper metallurgy. It is not determined if work was for domestic use or trade. One important implication, however, is that copper is not found locally. Because the smelting...
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Famsi: Archaeological Investigations at Medias Aguas, Veracruz
Excavations at Medias Aguas show a variety of architectural characteristics. The site may have been used as a funerary.
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Famsi: Realities of Looting in El Peten, Guatamala (1996)
Study investigates the reasons and problems related to looting in areas of archaeological importance.
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Famsi: Architectural Transformation in Quexil Petenxil (2003)
Archaeological research and inferences are made through an architectural lens, offering a nine century history of the Quexil-Peterixil Basin.
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Famsi: San Carlos Rural Olmec Household Project (1996)
Investigation of two excavated households offers insights into Olmec daily life during the Formative Period.
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Famsi: Proyecto Santa Barbara, Yucatan, Mx (2001)
Structures documented indicate Puuc style architecture.
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Famsi: Mesoamerican Studies
The Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies Site contains the work of a few archeologists and an extensive bibliography page.
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Famsi: Major Archaeological Sites: Pre Classic to Post Classic
Chronological history with photographs from cultural periods at the Teotihuacan site. Note that site can be viewed in Spanish.
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Famsi: Cancuen Regional Archaeological Project (2000)
Preliminary study indicates temple pyramids were built when natural mountains were not present in the geography of the area. Text is available in Spanish.
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Famsi: Archaeology of Early Formative Chalcatzingo
Indications of centralized authority in building platform mounds which were most likely a public facility.
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Famsi: Chichen Itza:the Palace of the Sculptured Columns (1996)
Color images of the Palace of Sculptured Columns at Chichen Itza and the Osario (High Priest's Grave).
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Famsi: Foothill Settlement and Urban Planning at Copan (2000)
Preliminary study found indications of human offering.
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Famsi: Study of Classic Maya Ritual at Copan (2002) [Pdf]
Analysis of burial deposits offer insights into ritual behaviors.
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Famsi: Architectural Development of Structure at Nakbe, Peten
Study investigates the sequence in construction of building at Nakbe, Peten, Guatemala. Details include dimensions of steps and structures.