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Ancient Mesoamerica, 1992
The investigation of Structure 10L-26 has revealed a series of sequent monumental constructions u... more The investigation of Structure 10L-26 has revealed a series of sequent monumental constructions underlying the elaborate final phase temple/pyramid made famous by the Maya area's largest hieroglyphic stairway. The meticulous recording and analysis of the archaeological, architectural, hieroglyphic, and iconographic materials from this sequence of sculpture-adorned buildings provides the opportunity for a diachronic view of the nature of the historical record and political symbolism. Investigations conducted to date provide hieroglyphic and archaeological evidence in support of the sequence of rulers documented in the official histories of the last four rulers of Copan, and evidence of a dramatic shift in the use of this space, and of political symbolism in general, by the fifteenth king, Smoke Shell. While the lack of evidence for “re-writing of history” will be encouraging to many, the evidence also shows the need for a careful assessment of official histories by archaeological...
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Journal of Field Archaeology, 1992
Page 1. 419 Investigations of a Classic Maya Council House at Copan, Honduras Barbara Fash, Willi... more Page 1. 419 Investigations of a Classic Maya Council House at Copan, Honduras Barbara Fash, William Fash, Sheree Lane, Rudy Larios, Linda Schele, ... ris particularly focused. SCC) t" on the east facade of the building (FIG. 4) indicated that this was a popol nah, or mat house. ...
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