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- Title
SOIL GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSES AT THE PRECLASSIC SITE OF XTOBO, YUCATAN, MEXICO.
- Authors
Anderson, David S.; Bair, Daniel A.; Terry, Richard E.
- Abstract
The geochemical analysis of soil samples collected in association with archaeological remains has proven to be an effective tool in the identification of past human behaviors. These methodologies are here applied to the study of notable features from the site of Xtobo, Yucatan, Mexico. Xtobo is a Preclassic Maya regional center in northwest Yucatan exhibiting a complex settlement pattern, including a well-defined plaza, multiple raised causeways, and a ballcourt. In addition, the site includes a large defined open area, which was initially thought to be a potential marketplace. The results of the geochemical soil analyses identified several areas of food production and consumption throughout the site, along with potential craft production zones. The results in association with the potential marketplace were intriguing, but inconclusive.
- Subjects
YUCATAN (Mexico : State); MEXICO; ANALYTICAL geochemistry; SOIL testing; ZOOARCHAEOLOGY; MARKETPLACES; MAYA chronology
- Publication
Ancient Mesoamerica, 2012, Vol 23, Issue 2, p365
- ISSN
0956-5361
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0956536112000247