A Reappraisal of Ancient Maya Cave Mining

Throughout the world caves are often important sacred landmarks whose dark zones tend to be restricted spaces reserved for religious rituals. The function and meaning of activities conducted within these spaces are categorically different than physically similar activities conducted at the surface....

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Anthropological Research. - University of New Mexico, 1973. - 62(2006), 4, Seite 471-490
1. Verfasser: Brady, James E. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Rissolo, Dominique
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of Anthropological Research
Schlagworte:Cave mining Caves Geophagy Maya cave use Physical sciences Business Religion Biological sciences Social sciences Applied sciences Arts